MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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chip in wind screen but not affecting drivers view
exhaust s in poor condition center
offside headlamp beam image poor
slight play in offside steering rack side arm
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Both front wipers deteriorated
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Door mirror trim loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable Wear in rack/pinon (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Both front wipers deteriorated
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Door mirror trim loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable Wear in rack/pinon (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres are perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body damage
n/s/f brake binding slightly
oil leak
rear exhaust mount missing but system still supported
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body damage
front tyres worn on edges
fuel cap damaged
n/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s mirror glass insecure
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body damage
front tyres worn on edges
fuel cap damaged
n/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s mirror glass insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body damage
coolant level warning lamp on
exhaust tail-pipe in poor condition
n/s/r light lens damaged
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body damage
rear light lenses cracked
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body damage
rear light lenses cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyre edges worn
front number starting to deteriorate
near side rear tyre wall spliting
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front tyre edges worn
front number starting to deteriorate
near side rear tyre wall spliting
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
near side rear tyre wall split
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
near side rear tyre wall split
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r light lens damaged
o/s/f tyre tread low
o/s/r light lens damaged
rear tyres perished
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
n/s/r light lens damaged
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs worn
n/s/r light lens damaged
n/s/r light lens cracked
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HV53 UTW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HV53 UTW, 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 UTW registered?
HV53 UTW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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