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GV52 ZFO

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,083 mi
Last recorded153,083 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 ZFO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 153,083 miles

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 153,083 miles

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 148,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front wheel slightly binding

spare wheel missing

Fail 19 Dec 2012 148,583 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front wheel slightly binding

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 May 2012 138,077 miles

exhaust center and back box corroded

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 138,077 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust center and back box corroded

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 129,158 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 129,158 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 124,102 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 124,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 114,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6m 195/70/14

rear number plate showing signs of wear but still readable.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 114,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6m 195/70/14

rear number plate showing signs of wear but still readable.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 103,645 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm on outer tread. 195/70/14

Pass 10 Nov 2006 95,986 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 73,612 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 73,611 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZFO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

GV52 ZFO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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