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LD53 OAC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,316 mi
Last recorded132,316 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 OAC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 132,316 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 132,315 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 124,050 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 111,370 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 107,303 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 107,303 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 101,907 miles

left and right side rear brake hose ferrules corroded

left side door mirror damaged

rear number plate poor condition

right side front inner wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 96,994 miles

left and right side rear brake hose ferrules corroded

left side of front windscreen scratched

rear service brake inbalance evident

Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,454 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2010 93,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 90,393 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 75,066 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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LD53 OAC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD53 OAC, 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 LD53 OAC registered?

LD53 OAC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is LD53 OAC safe to buy?

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