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ND53 GMU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 GMU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2019

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded through but not within a prescribed area

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded through but not within a prescribed area

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,139 miles

FRONT INDICATORS LIGHTENED

FRONT SPRINGS/TOP MOUNTS CORRODED

OIL LEAK

POOR PATTERN AT HEADLAMPS

TYRES WEARING INDIFFERENTLY

Fail 28 Apr 2018 92,139 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

FRONT INDICATORS LIGHTENED

FRONT SPRINGS/TOP MOUNTS CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE VERY CLOSE

OIL LEAK

POOR PATTERN AT HEADLAMPS

TYRES WEARING INDIFFERENTLY

Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside front inner sill

deep cut to o/s/r tyre

exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

front sub-frame corroded

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on edges

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 28 Apr 2017 91,602 miles

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to offside front inner sill

deep cut to o/s/r tyre

exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

front sub-frame corroded

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on edges

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension to mounts corroded

gearbox mount corroded

multiple small cuts to all tyres

oil leak

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2016 87,314 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension to mounts corroded

gearbox mount corroded

multiple small cuts to all tyres

oil leak

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

service light on

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 82,511 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

service light on

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,007 miles

Oil leak

front subframe corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s door mirror cover insecure

sump corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 79,007 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

front subframe corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s door mirror cover insecure

sump corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brakes slightly binding

dampness around injector

engine sump corroded

service light ON

slight freeplay in parking brake

suspension components corroded

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 74,314 miles

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/ door mirror cover insecur

service light ON

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2012 74,314 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

service light ON

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/ door mirror cover insecur

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,050 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Feb 2011 69,050 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,113 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2010 64,114 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Feb 2009 58,915 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,828 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,343 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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ND53 GMU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ND53 GMU, 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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ND53 GMU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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