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RF53 TZA

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 TZA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015

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

advise trcking check

front tyres worn on outer of treads

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

advise trcking check

front tyres worn on outer of treads

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,634 miles

both rear tyres badly age cracking dot code 03

different size tyres fitted front to rear

exhaust corroded

front lower arm bushes age cracking

front wipers smeery. advise replacement

n/s door mirror surround broken

Fail 6 Mar 2014 49,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres badly age cracking dot code 03

different size tyres fitted front to rear

exhaust corroded

front lower arm bushes age cracking

n/s door mirror surround broken

Pass 20 Feb 2013
Fail 20 Feb 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,077 miles

heavy dampness around steering rack

service light on

Fail 20 Feb 2012 47,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

heavy dampness around steering rack

service light on

Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,459 miles

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

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant light coming on

handbrake lever tight in operation

high rear brake application 28%

osr light unit lens cracked tapped up

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2011 45,457 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant light coming on

front discs worn/lipped/ridged/scored

handbrake lever tight in operation

high rear brake application 28%

osr light unit lens cracked tapped up

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2010 42,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advanced corrosion to front brake discs

back box securing strap in very poor condition (exhaust still secure) requires attention

exhaust corroded

movement in front headlights

n/s rear tyre age cracking

n/s rear tyre pressure low requires attention

temporary repair to o/s rear light cluster

Pass 2 Jan 2010 42,293 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion to front brake discs

back box securing strap in very poor condition (exhaust still secure) requires attention

exhaust corroded

movement in front headlights

n/s rear tyre age cracking

n/s rear tyre pressure low requires attention

temporary repair to o/s rear light cluster

Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,367 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

stone chips to windscreen

temp repair to o/s/r light lens

Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,064 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,723 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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RF53 TZA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RF53 TZA, 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 RF53 TZA registered?

RF53 TZA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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