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RJ53 JUE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 JUE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017
Fail 12 Jun 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported downpipe securing bolt loose (7.1.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front idicator lens broken has sharp edge

Nearside fuel pipes hanging down not fixed to chassis from fuel tank to engine

Pass 2 Jul 2015 163,813 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery loose but not insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2015 163,803 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery loose but not insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2013 158,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

accident damage to n/s outer cill

Fail 6 Dec 2013 158,627 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

accident damage to n/s outer cill

Pass 27 Nov 2012 153,254 miles

offside steering rack arm has slight play at inner ball joint

Fail 26 Nov 2012 153,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside steering rack arm has slight play at inner ball joint

Pass 25 Nov 2011 145,165 miles

Offside door mirror cover damaged, no sharp edges

Slight play in offside steering rack end / knuckle

Fail 24 Nov 2011 145,134 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside door mirror cover damaged, no sharp edges

Slight play in offside steering rack end / knuckle

Fail 29 Nov 2010 136,215 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 136,215 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 125,512 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 117,339 miles

drivers mirror is taped up

front brake discs are quite worn

front brake pads are getting close to limit

high level brake light not working cant see any wiring to know if it is wired up or not

n\s\f indercator is cracked slightly

n\s\f wiper blade is spliting slightly

n\s\r sill pannel is damaged but still structually sound

Fail 25 Nov 2008 117,339 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

drivers mirror is taped up

front brake discs are quite worn

front brake pads are getting close to limit

high level brake light not working cant see any wiring to know if it is wired up or not

n\s\f indercator is cracked slightly

n\s\f wiper blade is spliting slightly

n\s\r sill pannel is damaged but still structually sound

Pass 28 Nov 2007 108,120 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

accident damage to n/s door & lower cill

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2006 95,424 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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RJ53 JUE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RJ53 JUE, 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 RJ53 JUE registered?

RJ53 JUE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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