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FG53 MME

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,126 mi
Last recorded151,126 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 MME
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2019 151,126 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear leading to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure O/S and N/S (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to hose BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S and N/S floor to sill edge, N/S BORDERLINE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 140,246 miles

Both sides front outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 131,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 131,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Fail 6 Jun 2016 118,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Fail 16 Dec 2014 103,830 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 103,830 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 99,180 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,204 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 84,895 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,339 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 70,867 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 63,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,843 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 MME 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 FG53 MME, 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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FG53 MME is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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