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MJ53 ZXE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

410,284 mi
Last recorded410,284 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ZXE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 410,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 409,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 384,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 384,430 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure SECURING CLIP MISSING (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure SECURING CLIP MISSING (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure SEVERAL SUBFRAME BOLTS INSECURE (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 354,962 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 325,269 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 324,566 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 293,222 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 293,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZXE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

MJ53 ZXE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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