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NJ53 VSF

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,479 mi
Last recorded134,479 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 VSF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 134,479 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 134,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 126,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,260 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 118,258 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,959 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 72,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,017 miles

Nearside Front Driveshaft Oil Seal Leaking

Offside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Perished

Very Slight Play Offside Front Inner Track Rod Ball Joint

Fail 31 Mar 2008 59,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Aux Belt Deteriorated

Nearside Front Driveshaft Oil Seal Leaking

Offside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Perished

Very Slight Play Offside Front Inner Track Rod Ball Joint

Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,808 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 33,620 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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NJ53 VSF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ53 VSF, 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 NJ53 VSF registered?

NJ53 VSF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NJ53 VSF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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