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PE53 LMV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,180 mi
Last recorded128,180 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 LMV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 128,180 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 127,127 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 127,127 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,410 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 119,375 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 111,260 miles

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) ()

Fail 10 May 2018 111,253 miles

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) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,028 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 101,028 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,650 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 92,650 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,792 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,240 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 64,233 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,624 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,817 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 58,817 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,887 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,896 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 48,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,378 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,638 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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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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