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FE53 KGY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,975 mi
Last recorded170,975 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KGY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 170,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 168,668 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 168,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018
Pass 3 Jan 2017 136,628 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge of their tread. Tracking adjustment may be required.

Oil leak.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 136,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front section joint bolts loose. (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Showing white light through a damaged lens. (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge of their tread. Tracking adjustment may be required.

Oil leak.

Pass 31 Dec 2015
Fail 30 Dec 2015

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn but not smooth

Pass 6 Jan 2014 99,405 miles

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

advise brake pedal anti slip worn thin edge

advise horn tone weak close to fail limit

Fail 4 Jan 2014 99,400 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise brake pedal anti slip worn thin edge

advise horn tone weak close to fail limit

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011

Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,369 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 78,369 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,993 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,998 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,475 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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FE53 KGY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE53 KGY, 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 FE53 KGY registered?

FE53 KGY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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