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DS53 TWY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,911 mi
Last recorded188,911 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 TWY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 188,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 188,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 179,304 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 179,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system loose

Pass 20 Aug 2014 167,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 167,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 157,224 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 157,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 143,332 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 143,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 129,876 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 129,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 114,222 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 97,679 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 97,679 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 81,156 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,786 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,008 miles

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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DS53 TWY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS53 TWY, 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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What year was DS53 TWY registered?

DS53 TWY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is DS53 TWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS53 TWY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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