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GV52 OJG

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,316 mi
Last recorded156,316 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 OJG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 156,316 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside door mirror cover damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2013 156,314 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside door mirror cover damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2012 147,850 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 147,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/r lens cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2011 140,285 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 140,285 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 134,408 miles

rear no plate slightley deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2009 128,879 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 124,538 miles

screw in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2007 12,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2006 97,439 miles

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT, AND FLAT SPOT ON TREAD.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 71,852 miles

n/s/r tyre has slow punture (screw in tread)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 71,852 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre has slow punture (screw in tread)

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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GV52 OJG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GV52 OJG, 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 GV52 OJG registered?

GV52 OJG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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