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KE53 LNK

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 LNK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2018

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door hinge insecure both coming away from pillar (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to engine temp and major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to inner core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing and door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to inner core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge (border pass)

brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 24 May 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber missing

high level stop lamp inop

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge (border pass)

Fail 18 May 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first sleeve joint (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front both anti roll bar links deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65 15 @4mm bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65 15@3mm and has inner side wall damage, has been run on flat. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sill heavy damage

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Rear body wing insecure

Battery insecure inside cab.

Pass 18 May 2016 128,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2015 123,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 21 May 2015 123,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 13 May 2014 116,710 miles

Front Brake Discs badly corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non Commercially rated tyre fitted N/S/F.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Axle bushes split and perished.

Fail 7 May 2014 116,687 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front Brake Discs badly corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non Commercially rated tyre fitted N/S/F.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Axle bushes split and perished.

Pass 16 May 2013 112,501 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 112,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 109,676 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 96,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 96,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,940 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 81,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

intercooler main hose holed

Pass 24 Jan 2009 73,238 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 73,238 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,477 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 65,083 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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KE53 LNK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KE53 LNK, 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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KE53 LNK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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