MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,961 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre brake light not working
rattle on centre exhaust
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine oil leak
nearside rear lamp damaged
offside front brake slight bind
rattle on centre exhaust
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
offside front wheel has slight bind
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal rubber split.
NS & OS wiper blades split.
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NL53 VSE 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 NL53 VSE, 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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NL53 VSE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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