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DV53 NVD

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,158 mi
Last recorded121,158 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 NVD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 121,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 121,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 117,642 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 112,552 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 106,983 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 106,983 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,567 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,951 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 81,818 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,480 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,686 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 62,686 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,073 miles

The rear tyre treads are getting low.

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 NVD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NVD, 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 NVD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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