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EA53 VMW

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,625 mi
Last recorded114,625 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VMW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 114,625 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 112,091 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 109,008 miles

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

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

all four tyres have damage/cuts to inner and outer walls

Pass 18 Oct 2016 105,075 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 100,378 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 95,519 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,654 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 89,183 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,945 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 81,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,327 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,134 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 73,307 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,593 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,253 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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EA53 VMW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EA53 VMW, 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 EA53 VMW registered?

EA53 VMW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is EA53 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 VMW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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