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PN53 JKE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

188,776 mi
Last recorded188,776 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 JKE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 188,776 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 188,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 185,663 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 185,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 179,582 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 179,582 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 175,359 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 175,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 167,455 miles

N/S/R Wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Fail 9 Sep 2014 167,455 miles

N/S/R Wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 157,531 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 139,022 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 112,924 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 112,924 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010
Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,787 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 67,787 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,100 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 48,413 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,413 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,571 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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PN53 JKE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PN53 JKE, 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 PN53 JKE registered?

PN53 JKE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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