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DN52 CUG

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 CUG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2018

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour o/s/r and n/s/r lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut attachment (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front welding repairs covered up with sealant unable to fully inspect

Nearside outer sill feels weak but out of prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut attachment (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner and outer sills corroded

front reg plate damaged but still readable

front sub frame corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2017

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main axle bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut attachment (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer sill feels weak but out of prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut attachment (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner and outer sills corroded

front reg plate damaged but still readable

front sub frame corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front spring cups (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crosasmember (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner sills corroded

nearside front brake pipes clips corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front spring cups (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crosasmember (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner sills corroded

nearside front brake pipes clips corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 May 2015

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody,front inner arches very corroded advise attention needed

Pass 22 Jan 2014

DAMP AND AROUND THE FUEL INJECTOR AREA NO LEAKS AT TIME OF MOT

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFF SIDE STEERING RACK AREA IS DAMP WITH OIL

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2014

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

DAMP AND AROUND THE FUEL INJECTOR AREA NO LEAKS AT TIME OF MOT

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFF SIDE STEERING RACK AREA IS DAMP WITH OIL

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2013

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW

HEADLAMP MOUNTS ARE WORN

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN LOW

NEAR SIDE WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN LOW

THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND CROSSMEMBER IS CORRODED

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

UNABLE TO SEE FRONT BRAKE PADS FULLY

Fail 17 Jan 2012

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW

HEADLAMP MOUNTS ARE WORN

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN LOW

NEAR SIDE WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN LOW

THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND CROSSMEMBER IS CORRODED

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

UNABLE TO SEE FRONT BRAKE PADS FULLY

Pass 12 Jan 2011

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake service

millage not pressent

near side front tyre low on edges

spare tyre is low

Pass 28 Jan 2010

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake service

front lower arm bushes perrished /no play found/

front number plate slightly deteriorated

near side front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 27 Jan 2010

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake service

front lower arm bushes perrished /no play found/

front number plate slightly deteriorated

near side front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2009

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jan 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 120,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 93,617 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 70,729 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 70,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

offside front door mirror cover broken

turbo leaking oil and noisey when doing emissions test

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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DN52 CUG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,010 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN52 CUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN52 CUG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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