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FN53 VXL

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

151,010 mi
Last recorded151,010 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 VXL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 151,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 151,003 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Innersill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 May 2024

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2024

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 116,530 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 111,218 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 111,056 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,419 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019
Fail 24 May 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 87,595 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 87,533 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,992 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 82,989 miles

Front front brake binding x 2 (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,645 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015
Fail 30 Jun 2015

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2014
Pass 27 Jun 2013
Fail 7 Jun 2012

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012
Pass 4 Jun 2011

n/s/f brake slight bind

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 13 May 2010 45,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 13 May 2009 43,162 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 13 May 2009 43,162 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 14 May 2008 38,225 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,339 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,050 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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FN53 VXL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FN53 VXL, 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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FN53 VXL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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