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KG53 LKJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

249,106 mi
Last recorded249,106 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 LKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 249,106 miles

Cannot assess pads/discs all round due to whee trims.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle. Have advised presenter.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not within 30cm of prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 236,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 236,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 227,041 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 227,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 218,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 211,422 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 211,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 203,215 miles

Offside front brake pad wear wiring indicator cut

Pass 24 Sep 2013 195,066 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 191,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 186,232 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 178,154 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 178,154 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 170,624 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 170,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 162,008 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 162,008 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 149,694 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 135,275 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 135,275 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 117,811 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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KG53 LKJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KG53 LKJ, 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 KG53 LKJ registered?

KG53 LKJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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