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NC53 FHH

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,621 mi
Last recorded241,621 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 FHH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2011 241,621 miles

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter starting to perish

Pass 20 Dec 2011 241,621 miles

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter starting to perish

Fail 15 Dec 2011 241,513 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to drivers mirror

front tyres different size to rear tyres

high level stop lamp not working/connected

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

offside rear light lens has damage

Pass 23 Dec 2010 225,817 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 225,817 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 202,103 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008
Pass 14 Dec 2007 142,587 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 109,974 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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NC53 FHH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC53 FHH, 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 NC53 FHH registered?

NC53 FHH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is NC53 FHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC53 FHH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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