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ML53 LFU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,504 mi
Last recorded79,504 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to undo fuel cap to check seal

Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,502 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

unable to undo fuel cap to check seal

Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 65,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,534 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Dec 2011 55,606 miles

Indicator switch worn

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,482 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 46,221 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 38,528 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,013 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,954 miles

High level brake light not working

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 LFU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ML53 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

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

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