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HV53 UTW

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,850 mi
Last recorded140,850 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 UTW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 140,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 138,918 miles

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 138,917 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 134,759 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 134,759 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 129,636 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 122,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,814 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 113,813 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 104,288 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 95,902 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 95,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,657 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 84,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,456 miles

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

near side rear tyre wall split

Fail 21 Sep 2010 77,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,348 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,693 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 54,653 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,412 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

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 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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