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PX52 OKM

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

133,074 mi
Last recorded133,074 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 OKM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2024 133,074 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has a huge hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on bottle (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 117,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 116,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 101,654 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2022 101,654 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,828 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 87,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt loose or worn ball joint pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 78,518 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 74,163 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock tops slightly corroded

centre silencer slight leak

Fail 15 Nov 2018 74,163 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock tops slightly corroded

centre silencer slight leak

Pass 7 Dec 2017 71,972 miles

Front sub frame rusty in parts

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 71,972 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front sub frame rusty in parts

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

oil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up

Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear silencers also deteriorating (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking and showing signs of slight bulge on outer wall

Oil leak ()

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

front suspension top plates corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,488 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tail light slightly damaged still ok

o/s/r tyre cracking and showing signs of bulging on inner wall

oil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up

unable to see brake pad condition

Fail 26 Nov 2015 65,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tail light slightly damaged still ok

o/s/r tyre cracking and showing signs of bulging on inner wall

oil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up

unable to see brake pad condition

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,574 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 58,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,320 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 52,431 miles

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

engine oil level getting close to min mark

n/s/f door slightly damaged

o/s/f brake disc pitted n/s/f disc slightly pitted

Fail 25 Nov 2010 49,601 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,601 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,056 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed and slight cracking

Fail 16 Nov 2009 46,056 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed and slight cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,817 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,752 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror cover loose

Pass 5 Feb 2007 33,861 miles

Windscreen wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 4 Feb 2006 25,307 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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PX52 OKM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PX52 OKM, 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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PX52 OKM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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