CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM52 NPD

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,569 mi
Last recorded131,569 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 NPD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 131,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 127,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow in opperation and did lock out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 127,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake wear wire broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow in opperation and did lock out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 123,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake cable slightly bunched due to being slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and leaking on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 119,272 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge x2 (3.5.1i)

Gear box mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 7 May 2016 111,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 108,023 miles

Aux belt perished

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 104,921 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 101,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2012 97,640 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 97,640 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 94,915 miles

O/S/R wheel binding slightly

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 May 2011 94,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S/R wheel binding slightly

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 90,681 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 90,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2009 85,646 miles

nearside mirror damaged not affecting view to rear

rear number plate fadeing still readable at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2008 82,797 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 77,658 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 64,456 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
Full Citroen Dispatch reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM52 NPD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM52 NPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM52 NPD?

You can check the full history of FM52 NPD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM52 NPD registered?

FM52 NPD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is FM52 NPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 NPD shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM52 NPD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM52 NPD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.