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RK53 VAV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 VAV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023
Pass 20 Jun 2019 12,291 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged frame broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill end corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 12,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes detached from centre tubes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides worn out on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged frame broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill end corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 116,078 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 116,078 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 110,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 109,538 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2015 107,063 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 97,952 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,674 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 88,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,421 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 62,421 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,458 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 44,219 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,219 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,104 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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RK53 VAV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RK53 VAV, 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 RK53 VAV registered?

RK53 VAV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RK53 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK53 VAV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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