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FG53 FVR

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,412 mi
Last recorded107,412 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FVR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 107,412 miles

Fuel pipe insecure underside (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,053 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,385 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 84,385 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,474 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,325 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,624 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,543 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,582 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,868 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,638 miles

Auxillary drive belt cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,888 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 FVR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

FG53 FVR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 FVR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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