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MJ53 WFG

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,234 mi
Last recorded111,234 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 111,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 105,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 105,521 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis member . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 101,110 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Sills corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,309 miles

Central Rear stop lamp out.

Corrosion on inner and outer sill near side not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 91,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,008 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 86,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,357 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,196 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,873 miles

Centre Rear brake lamp inop, wired ?.

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance tape added but not showing whit light to rear (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Wipers worn and starting to split

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2015 72,872 miles

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

Centre Rear brake lamp inop, wired ?.

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance tape added but not showing whit light to rear (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Wipers worn and starting to split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2014

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

high level brake lamp inop,wired?

slight play in steering rack

tape on rear lamp but acceptable

Fail 17 Oct 2014

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

high level brake lamp inop,wired?

slight play in steering rack

tape on rear lamp but acceptable

Pass 4 Oct 2013

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,808 miles

Advise mileage display dim

Advise windscreen stone chipped

Fail 30 Oct 2012 56,808 miles

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

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

Advise mileage display dim

Advise windscreen stone chipped

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,413 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,827 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 37,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,656 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,351 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,409 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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MJ53 WFG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MJ53 WFG, 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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MJ53 WFG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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