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PK53 EKV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,321 mi
Last recorded77,321 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 EKV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 77,321 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 71,225 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 71,225 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,618 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,318 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 64,904 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,354 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,021 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,385 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,491 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,058 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,732 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,368 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 26,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,320 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,929 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,029 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 20,029 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,409 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,409 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 15,459 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 15,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 11,917 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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PK53 EKV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PK53 EKV, 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 PK53 EKV registered?

PK53 EKV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 October 2003.

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The MOT history for PK53 EKV shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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