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MJ53 EUZ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,424 mi
Last recorded171,424 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 EUZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 171,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 171,420 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 157,362 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 150,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 150,482 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 126,420 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 126,420 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front indicator lense damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

small play in offside steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2008 94,287 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 94,287 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 70,636 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front indicator lense broken

Fail 2 Oct 2006 48,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,537 miles

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

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

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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MJ53 EUZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MJ53 EUZ, 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 MJ53 EUZ registered?

MJ53 EUZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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