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PE53 VLL

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 VLL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear brakes grabbing

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear main suspension bushes worn

Fail 3 Mar 2015

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 60,829 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,174 miles

slight play felt in offside of steering system

both rear light units are damaged

excessive engine oil leak

nearside front tyre getting low on tread especially on the inner tread shoulder

nearside rear tyre has 2 cuts in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Nov 2012 53,148 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

both rear light units are damaged

excessive engine oil leak

nearside front tyre getting low on tread especially on the inner tread shoulder

nearside rear tyre has 2 cuts in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

slight play felt in offside of steering system

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,935 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 43,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,636 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 36,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,700 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,313 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 19,313 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,916 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 15,916 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 11,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,821 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 VLL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VLL, 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 PE53 VLL registered?

PE53 VLL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 October 2003.

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The MOT history for PE53 VLL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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