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KD53 PDO

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,120 mi
Last recorded140,120 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 PDO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 140,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked but not in drivers veiw (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake application slightly uneven

n/s front inner sill slight corrosion

o/s front tyre worn on outer edges of tread pattern and outer side wall slightly cracked/damaged

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Fail 6 Mar 2018 140,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s inner sill slightly corroded

o/s and n/s outer rear sills slightly weak

o/s front tyre tread outer edges cut off

oil leaks

Pass 31 Jan 2017 136,450 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 136,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 131,730 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 131,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 122,173 miles

nail in offside rear tyre(inner tred)

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nerside front outer cv boot leaking grease

play in offside front steering

Pass 3 Dec 2013 114,465 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm/worn very low on edges

offside rear trailing arm bush worn

play in offside front tie rod found using shaker plates

Fail 28 Nov 2013 114,309 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn to 2mm/worn very low on edges

offside rear trailing arm bush worn

play in offside front tie rod found using shaker plates

Pass 30 Nov 2012 105,660 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,685 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 94,685 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,429 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,461 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 76,461 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 68,798 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 57,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 57,297 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,412 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 32,556 miles

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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KD53 PDO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KD53 PDO, 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 KD53 PDO registered?

KD53 PDO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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