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RJ53 JUH

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,921 mi
Last recorded194,921 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 JUH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 194,921 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013

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

Coolant leak

Front dampers have a slightly reduced damping effect

Front exhuast cracked and has a minor leak of exhuast gas

Nearside front wishbone bush has slight movement

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Wheel nut covers fitted

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Coolant leak

Front dampers have a slightly reduced damping effect

Front exhuast cracked and has a minor leak of exhuast gas

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Wheel nut covers fitted

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012
Pass 26 Oct 2011 165,041 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 165,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 151,832 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 151,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 140,788 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 126,227 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 126,227 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 107,975 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 107,975 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 86,111 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 85,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear tyres on 2-3mm of tread remaining.

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 JUH 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 RJ53 JUH, 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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RJ53 JUH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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