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NJ53 VSL

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,803 mi
Last recorded104,803 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 104,803 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 95,095 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING POOR

FRONT CROSS MEMBER VERY CORRODED

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,959 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER VERY CORRODED

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 88,958 miles

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

FRONT CROSS MEMBER VERY CORRODED

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,054 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,718 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,514 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low,nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 65,105 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,961 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 58,961 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 57,910 miles

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

Offside mirror damaged but not seriously affecting rear view.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 54,020 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 VSL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

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

Is NJ53 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ53 VSL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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