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HV53 UTN

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 UTN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011
Fail 4 Nov 2011

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 162,154 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 162,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 151,010 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 151,004 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 144,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 144,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 101,361 miles

KNOCKING IN STEERING RACK BUT NO ROUGHNESS IN RACK 0N LOCK TO LOCK SLIGHT PLAY EVIDENT IN O/S INNER RACK JOINT

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S FRONT TYRE WALL BUT NOT TO THE CORE

Fail 4 Sep 2006 101,361 miles

KNOCKING IN STEERING RACK BUT NO ROUGHNESS IN RACK 0N LOCK TO LOCK SLIGHT PLAY EVIDENT IN O/S INNER RACK JOINT

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S FRONT TYRE WALL BUT NOT TO THE CORE

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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HV53 UTN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HV53 UTN, 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 HV53 UTN registered?

HV53 UTN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is HV53 UTN safe to buy?

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