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PX52 VRG

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,178 mi
Last recorded83,178 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 VRG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2023 83,178 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle fractured badly corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 68,959 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 42,460 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,747 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 36,102 miles

Advise o/s slide door not opening from outside

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 36,101 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s slide door not opening from outside

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 34,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,015 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013

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

o/s side door does not open from the outside

Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,264 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 26,260 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 17,251 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 13,606 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 12,104 miles

both rear brakes noisey

Fail 8 Jan 2008 12,104 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brakes noisey

Pass 21 Dec 2006 8,922 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 6,012 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 VRG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX52 VRG, 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 PX52 VRG registered?

PX52 VRG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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The MOT history for PX52 VRG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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