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MW53 CKE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2016

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to osr hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015
Fail 30 Nov 2015

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012
Fail 27 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Dec 2011
Fail 14 Dec 2011

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 86,373 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 86,373 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007
Pass 21 Dec 2006 43,112 miles

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 CKE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CKE, 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 CKE registered?

MW53 CKE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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