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MF53 FWH

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 FWH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2014

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013

Oil leak

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both mirror backs damaged

exhaust tail pipe corroded

mileage not displayed

o/s/r tyre perrished

water level warning on

Fail 2 Aug 2013

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre perrished

water level warning on

Oil leak

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both mirror backs damaged

exhaust tail pipe corroded

mileage not displayed

Pass 6 Jun 2012

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre punctured

offside rear tyre age cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2012

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre punctured

offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside rear tyre cracked

rear brake squeal

Fail 8 Jun 2011 81,520 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside rear tyre cracked

rear brake squeal

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,603 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 73,603 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,100 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 66,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,272 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,217 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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MF53 FWH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue 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 MF53 FWH, 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 MF53 FWH registered?

MF53 FWH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is MF53 FWH safe to buy?

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