MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front upper mountings (Inner arches) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underbody structure (inner/outer sills) corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside & Offside - Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody structure (inner/outer sills) corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside & Offside - Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody structure (inner/outer sills) corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Body corrosion: Inner/Outer sills corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Nearside & Offside drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot insecure but still prevents the ingress of dirt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Body corrosion: Inner/Outer sills corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Nearside & Offside drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot insecure but still prevents the ingress of dirt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All 4 coil springs have surface corrosion
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front passenger door sticking from outside but can be secured
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Mirror backing broken passesnger
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All 4 coil springs have surface corrosion
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front passenger door sticking from outside but can be secured
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Mirror backing broken passesnger
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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PE53 LMV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 PE53 LMV, 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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PE53 LMV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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