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MW53 AOG

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

291,633 mi
Last recorded291,633 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 AOG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 291,633 miles

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 291,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 287,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 283,515 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 280,164 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 276,884 miles

Damage to offside rear quarter panel.

Nearside front outer handle sticking.

Offside front check strap worn.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 274,159 miles

Drivers door check strap worn.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 27,451 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drivers door check strap worn.

Rear seats insecure.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 270,813 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 270,810 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 267,947 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 267,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 262,410 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 251,359 miles

Bad oil leak on engine.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 251,355 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bad oil leak on engine.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 239,766 miles

Drivers door trim insecure.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 239,766 miles

Drivers door trim insecure.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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MW53 AOG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MW53 AOG, 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 MW53 AOG registered?

MW53 AOG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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