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NJ53 VSP

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,708 mi
Last recorded108,708 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,708 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 108,650 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 102,008 miles

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/f tyre sidewall damged, but serviceable

Fail 11 Feb 2015 101,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/f tyre sidewall damged, but serviceable

Pass 30 Jan 2014 96,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oily

unable to open rear doors

Fail 27 Jan 2014 96,722 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

engine oily

unable to open rear doors

Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,170 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

engine oily

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,560 miles

centre exhaust rubber perished

o/s wiper blade split on ends

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2012 90,560 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust rubber perished

o/s wiper blade split on ends

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2011 87,983 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

engine oily

offside trackrod inner joint has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,545 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 75,024 miles

Front brake discs generally worn and corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 75,024 miles

Front brake discs generally worn and corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 71,550 miles

Parking brake reserve travel/free play requires attention

Fail 4 Feb 2008 71,550 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake reserve travel/free play requires attention

Pass 31 Aug 2006 64,532 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 64,532 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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 VSP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NJ53 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

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

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