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ND53 OSM

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,898 mi
Last recorded124,898 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 124,898 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front middle clamp front middle system rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/r handbrake sticking

n/s/r tyre has deep cut however cant see any ply or cords wear to both edges

no reverse lights

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 122,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold to front pipe and middle to rear clamp (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear Tyre's have wear to both edges

handbrake efficiency just met legal requirements 16%

load sensing valve sticking

middle exhaust rubber is split rear exhaust sometime fouls rear axle

noise on rear brakes

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2017 122,800 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure nuts loose (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold to front pipe and middle to rear clamp (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear Tyre's have wear to both edges

handbrake efficiency just met legal requirements 16%

load sensing valve sticking

middle exhaust rubber is split rear exhaust sometime fouls rear axle

noise on rear brakes

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2016

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

Nearside Rear Axle Bush Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked

Offside Rear Axle Bush Deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked

Nearside Rear Axle Bush Deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre Cracked

Offside Rear Axle Bush Deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015

Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger missing (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014
Pass 22 Nov 2013

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

rear brakes noisy during rolling brake test

Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,612 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

inner wall excessively worn offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2012 103,612 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

inner wall excessively worn offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2011 98,391 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 85,435 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 85,435 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 74,133 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 74,133 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s mirror broken

Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,638 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 62,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 47,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside door mirror

minor cuts in outer sidewall to nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,998 miles

damage to nearside door mirror

minor cuts in outer sidewall to nearside front tyre

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 OSM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OSM, 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 OSM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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