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KL53 ADV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,527 mi
Last recorded55,527 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,527 miles

nsf inner door card missing

rear doors wont open but checked through side doors, rear door shut tightly

Fail 21 Sep 2010 55,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nsf inner door card missing

rear doors wont open but checked through side doors, rear door shut tightly

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,391 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 49,222 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

nsf wing mirror damaged

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in osf steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2008
Fail 13 Aug 2008

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,030 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,674 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 22,674 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop light not working

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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KL53 ADV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KL53 ADV, 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 KL53 ADV registered?

KL53 ADV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is KL53 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 ADV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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