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DV53 HSE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

400,696 mi
Last recorded400,696 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 HSE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 400,696 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 380,733 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 355,367 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 329,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 299,474 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 269,837 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 238,848 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 210,874 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 184,479 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 158,910 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 158,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 146,097 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 146,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 130,643 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

play in both front steering arms.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 130,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn.

play in both front steering arms.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 116,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brakes slightly unbalanced

slight increase/ decrease rear brakes

slight play in os steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2007 96,763 miles

front brakes are slightly out of balance

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,104 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

oil leak

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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DV53 HSE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV53 HSE, 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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DV53 HSE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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