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NJ53 VSM

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026
Fail 5 Jan 2026

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Gearbox mounting heavily corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025
Pass 28 Nov 2023
Fail 8 Nov 2023

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022
Pass 11 Oct 2021 159,114 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 167,731 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSHES BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019
Pass 10 Oct 2018 158,472 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 154,466 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 149,590 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 144,420 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 138,466 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 132,331 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 128,548 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 124,030 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 119,212 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 119,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 106,821 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 90,920 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 74,449 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,449 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 64,920 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VSM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

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

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