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KN53 MVR

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,422 mi
Last recorded147,422 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 MVR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2016 147,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested lack of oil (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

slight play o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 18 Sep 2015 140,610 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 137,961 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 137,961 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 130,556 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 107,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,619 miles

Oil leak

wipers poor.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,180 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,976 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,884 miles

front number plate poor

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,793 miles

Rear high level brake light not working . unable to confirm visualy if lamp is still conected

excessive oil leak from rear of engine possibly from cyl head

Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,123 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 37,123 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

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

O/s wiper blade splitting

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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KN53 MVR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN53 MVR, 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 KN53 MVR registered?

KN53 MVR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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