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MW53 ARZ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,842 mi
Last recorded207,842 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 ARZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 207,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 207,842 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 198,294 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 198,294 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Mar 2015

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013

un-able to read mileage display.

Fail 8 Feb 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

un-able to read mileage display.

Pass 6 Feb 2012

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop not working

Pass 10 Feb 2011

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 118,013 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 118,031 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 104,999 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 90,347 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 90,347 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,938 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 19 Dec 2006 79,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

steering rack slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2006 79,825 miles

steering rack slight play

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 ARZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ARZ, 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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MW53 ARZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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