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NG53 WGN

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,091 mi
Last recorded122,091 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 WGN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 122,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% near side low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 114,141 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 114,140 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,980 miles

Coolant warning lamp on

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge becoming worn

Offside mirror glass becoming out of line but not affecting rear view

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 108,967 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Coolant warning lamp on

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge becoming worn

Offside mirror glass becoming out of line but not affecting rear view

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 100,405 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre starting to age crack on outer tread

Fail 10 Dec 2013 100,326 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre starting to age crack on outer tread

Pass 21 Dec 2012 91,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,620 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 82,604 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,031 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,027 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 51,027 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,146 miles

centre exhaust section has been temporary repaired

n/side mirror temp. repaired

Fail 4 Dec 2007 41,146 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/side mirror temp. repaired

Pass 2 Dec 2006 27,887 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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NG53 WGN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NG53 WGN, 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 NG53 WGN registered?

NG53 WGN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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