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FE53 KJF

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,095 mi
Last recorded75,095 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KJF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 75,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 75,004 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 71,879 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens damaged --- not excessive (1.4.A.2e)

Rear some deterioration at rear exhaust silencer

engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Apr 2017 71,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower suspension arm inner bushes excessive wear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc large retaining clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusted --- headlamp aim adjusters deteriorated--- secure for now (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens damaged --- not excessive (1.4.A.2e)

Rear some deterioration at rear exhaust silencer

engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded not quite excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance not excessive (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play not quite excessive (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes in both sides rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak --- top of engine ?

Fail 28 Apr 2016 65,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded not quite excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance not excessive (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play not quite excessive (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes in both sides rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak --- top of engine ?

Pass 25 Apr 2015 56,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 49,327 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,336 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,803 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,214 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 33,100 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 33,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,003 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,742 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 KJF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJF, 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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FE53 KJF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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