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MJ53 ZXV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,796 mi
Last recorded159,796 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 159,796 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 159,796 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 155,996 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 155,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 150,279 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 146,636 miles

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

rear wheels are 14inch front wheels are 15inch

Fail 26 Jun 2012 142,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear wheels are 14inch front wheels are 15inch

Pass 15 Jun 2011 137,433 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 115,846 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 115,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 88,821 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 88,821 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007
Fail 20 Dec 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,147 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 44,918 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 ZXV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

MJ53 ZXV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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