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PK53 NLJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

171,660 mi
Last recorded171,660 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 NLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 171,660 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 167,061 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 167,061 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Front metal support bracket excessively corroded (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front cross member and radiator support beam (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 162,697 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 162,697 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 156,594 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 156,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 150,303 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 150,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 143,781 miles

Front exhaust section slight leak

Nearside front wing mirror glass deteriated poor visability

Offside front wing mirror casing broke

Fail 28 Mar 2013 143,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 136,106 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes has low performance

Fail 30 Mar 2012 136,106 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

both rear brakes has low performance

Pass 31 Mar 2011 129,904 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 129,904 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 126,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2010 126,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2009 118,754 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 103,905 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 89,680 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 NLJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 PK53 NLJ, 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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PK53 NLJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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