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OV53 NVA

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,156 mi
Last recorded93,156 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 NVA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,156 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 93,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,715 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 88,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Door has slight accident damage

Fail 7 Feb 2017 82,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Door has slight accident damage

Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,274 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Feb 2015 73,274 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Feb 2014 67,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,682 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,250 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

noisey rear brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 46,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 39,095 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,341 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,907 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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OV53 NVA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OV53 NVA, 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 OV53 NVA registered?

OV53 NVA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is OV53 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 NVA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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