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53,048 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill nearside front excess corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner sill excess corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Subframe holed through due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner sill excess corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed and deep cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cracks in tread, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses are slightly opaque (frosted) (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
front headlights dull
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Gearbox mounting defective Corroded. ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber inner mount. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber inner mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both rear tyres have cracks to sidewall and around tread but not exposing any cords
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both rear tyres have cracks within tread pattern but not exposing and cords
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres have cracks within tread pattern but not exposing and cords
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside front tyre ON legal tread depth minimum of 1.6mm
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but not affecting character layout or format and is visable from 20 metres
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
(2.3.1d)minor seepage of fluid may be present from the steering pinion assembly due to being soiled in appearance
(6.3)the rear number plate backing colour is starting to deteriorate.New legistlation is forthcoming that may require new number plates to be fitted to this vehicle for its next mot test
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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MK53 OLC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 MK53 OLC, 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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MK53 OLC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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