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MJ53 WFF

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,753 mi
Last recorded132,753 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 132,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch slipping

oil leak?

rear exhaust back box rusty tail pipes missing

Fail 10 Sep 2019 132,750 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch slipping

oil leak?

rear exhaust back box rusty tail pipes missing

Pass 18 Sep 2018 126,117 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

one exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 20 Sep 2017 117,009 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 116,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,880 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 13 Sep 2016 108,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,892 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,025 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,805 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 64,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,219 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 56,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,502 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,587 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 WFF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFF, 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 WFF registered?

MJ53 WFF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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