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DV53 LHB

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,031 mi
Last recorded85,031 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 85,031 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill holed outside any prescribed areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,681 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 21 Oct 2020 82,681 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to n/s/f outer sill outside of any prescribed areas

Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,036 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 66,329 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,844 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 53,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,550 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,380 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,284 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,430 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 25,893 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,211 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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DV53 LHB 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 88.9%.

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 LHB, 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 DV53 LHB registered?

DV53 LHB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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