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FH53 OAL

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,198 mi
Last recorded167,198 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 OAL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 167,198 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 167,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014
Fail 16 Apr 2014

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2013
Fail 19 Apr 2013

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 129,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in offside door mirror

crack in offside front indicator lens not showing white

Pass 12 Feb 2011 115,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

slight dis colouring on front number plate

slight play in rack end

Pass 25 Jan 2010 96,539 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 81,100 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front windscreen wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 22 Jan 2009 81,100 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front windscreen wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 27 Dec 2007 64,913 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,061 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 43,661 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FH53 OAL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH53 OAL, 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 FH53 OAL registered?

FH53 OAL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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