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KM53 RMV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,818 mi
Last recorded101,818 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 RMV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 101,818 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 101,818 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,615 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,330 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 83,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2012 81,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

off side rear tyre worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,781 miles

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,992 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 62,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,352 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 48,352 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

[NOTE] heater pipe rubbing on brake servo pump

bad wear on outer edge of off side front tyre

both wiper blades split

brake fluid below maximum

metal object in off side front tyre

power steering belt deteriorating

rear silencer bracket corroded through but supporting exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,148 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 34,148 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,300 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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KM53 RMV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KM53 RMV, 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 KM53 RMV registered?

KM53 RMV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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