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FG53 JCX

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,680 mi
Last recorded204,680 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 JCX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 204,680 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Sep 2019 197,917 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 188,126 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 188,124 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 177,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 164,938 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn n/s (2.5.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn o/s (2.5.C.1b)

n/s outer sill coroding

rear exhaust coroding

Fail 23 Aug 2016 164,932 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust coroding

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn n/s (2.5.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn o/s (2.5.C.1b)

n/s outer sill coroding

Pass 15 Sep 2015 151,937 miles

n/s cv boot spliting

Fail 15 Sep 2015 151,937 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play o/s front (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.6a)

n/s cv boot spliting

Pass 28 Aug 2014 136,765 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 125,413 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 109,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,561 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,177 miles

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

o/s/front cv gaiter sipping grease needs tightening

Pass 13 Nov 2009
Pass 12 Nov 2008
Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,778 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,288 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 JCX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JCX, 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 JCX registered?

FG53 JCX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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