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FG53 FTV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,052 mi
Last recorded162,052 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FTV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2017 162,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 151,331 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 135,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear axel bushes slihtly perished

steering column universal joint has slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2015 135,034 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 117,220 miles

nearside front tyre is not a commerical tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,842 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 107,842 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 100,732 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play felt under stearing rack boot offside front

Pass 17 Jun 2010 85,920 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,302 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 78,302 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,651 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,421 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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FG53 FTV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG53 FTV, 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 FG53 FTV registered?

FG53 FTV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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