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RA53 FWZ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,852 mi
Last recorded155,852 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 FWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 155,852 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 150,605 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front cv boot deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2016 150,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

nearside front cv boot deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 147,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 143,212 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 137,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking

nearside front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 137,296 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking

nearside front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2012 132,857 miles

centre brake light not working

o/s/f brakes binding slightly

slight seepage of grease comimg from n/s/f cv boot

Pass 7 Dec 2011 126,914 miles

slight play coming from o/s/f steering rack arm

slight seepage of grease coming from n/s/f cv boot

Fail 3 Dec 2011 126,914 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f indicator lamp damage

slight play coming from o/s/f steering rack arm

slight seepage of grease coming from n/s/f cv boot

Pass 3 Dec 2010 120,012 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 115,112 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

drivers seat back has slight movement

slight play coming from o/s steering rack arm

Fail 22 Dec 2009 115,112 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

drivers seat back has slight movement

slight play coming from o/s steering rack arm

Pass 5 Dec 2008 110,739 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 106,481 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 104,619 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 104,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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RA53 FWZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA53 FWZ, 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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RA53 FWZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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