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FP53 KZN

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,410 mi
Last recorded135,410 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 KZN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 135,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 129,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,310 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 126,310 miles

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

corrosion to radiator support cross member.

Pass 9 May 2012 123,715 miles

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

Corrosion to brakes in general.

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)

Fail 8 May 2012 123,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion to brakes in general.

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

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 122,168 miles

baffles in silencer rattling.

minor exhaust leak centre silencer.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 118,033 miles

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

front number plate is slightly worn,ok at test.Spare wheel/tyre missing.

Fail 16 Jan 2010 118,033 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate is slightly worn,ok at test.Spare wheel/tyre missing.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 101,796 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 101,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 89,797 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 74,356 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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FP53 KZN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP53 KZN, 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 FP53 KZN registered?

FP53 KZN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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