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MA53 GJV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

320,315 mi
Last recorded320,315 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 GJV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 320,315 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 320,208 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 309,494 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 302,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 302,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 302,682 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 302,130 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 302,089 miles

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

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2011 298,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 287,241 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 286,900 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010
Pass 15 Mar 2010 275,361 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 274,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 254,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 242,864 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 242,693 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 213,642 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 212,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 187,260 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 174,276 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 162,369 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 146,009 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 119,683 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 95,811 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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MA53 GJV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MA53 GJV, 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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MA53 GJV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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