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FL53 ZWV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,444 mi
Last recorded130,444 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZWV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 130,444 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 130,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 123,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 123,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 123,091 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 118,569 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 118,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play to re check steering arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lens. (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2016 109,579 miles

Rear registration bulbs slightly dim.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 102,432 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,617 miles

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

Nearside seatbelt locking mechanism slightly sticking.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 97,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside seatbelt locking mechanism slightly sticking.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,467 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,246 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 85,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,385 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 80,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 75,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,466 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,888 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 45,413 miles

advise both front tyres wearing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,868 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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FL53 ZWV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL53 ZWV, 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 FL53 ZWV registered?

FL53 ZWV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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