MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted
unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 TFX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2004 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 92,795 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 FM53 TFX, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FM53 TFX registered?
FM53 TFX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 February 2004.
Is FM53 TFX safe to buy?
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