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ML53 SKE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 SKE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective badly corroded ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective badly corroded ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020
Pass 23 Oct 2019
Fail 23 Oct 2019

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,595 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,575 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 49,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 38,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,596 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 33,466 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,466 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,043 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both side sliding doors wont unlock

Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,812 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 21,812 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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 SKE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE registered?

ML53 SKE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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