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NG53 WHC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 WHC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

diesel smell and staining/dampness around injection pump

front wipers smearing

high level brake light inoperative

nearside front headlamp loose

offside front door damaged around check strap

oil residue at base of engine

Fail 31 May 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

diesel smell and staining/dampness around injection pump

front wipers smearing

high level brake light inoperative

nearside front headlamp loose

offside front door damaged around check strap

oil residue at base of engine

Pass 28 May 2013

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

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

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

diesel smell from engine bay, unable to locate leak

smell of diesel fuel.

Fail 24 May 2013

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

smell of diesel fuel.

Fail 28 May 2012

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

Pass 28 May 2012
Pass 4 Apr 2011 159,102 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 146,751 miles

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

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

both front and n/s rear tyres app.2mm

Fail 29 Sep 2009 12,438 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2008 101,407 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 101,407 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 86,155 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 86,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advise high level brake light not working

advise small crack to off side rear light lense

strong advise to near side front pads low

Pass 1 Nov 2006 72,505 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 WHC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

NG53 WHC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for NG53 WHC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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