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ML53 LFT

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 LFT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020

Offside sill corroded not within any Prescribed areas

Pass 8 Aug 2019

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 150,293 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 150,293 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up Support (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 147,620 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 147,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 142,197 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 142,197 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam FRONT BUSH (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam FRONT BUSH (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015

odometer bulb not working

steering rack has a slight notch

Fail 22 Jul 2015

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

odometer bulb not working

steering rack has a slight notch

Fail 21 Jul 2014 133,234 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 133,234 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 127,023 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 127,023 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 120,661 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 120,661 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 112,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,956 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009
Fail 14 Jan 2009 93,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 93,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 88,533 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 72,591 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 72,582 miles

steering rack slight play

windscreen damaged

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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ML53 LFT is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ML53 LFT, 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 ML53 LFT registered?

ML53 LFT is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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The MOT history for ML53 LFT shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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