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SL53 GNV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,794 mi
Last recorded105,794 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 GNV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 105,794 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,268 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 78,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,033 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 29,033 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,745 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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SL53 GNV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL53 GNV, 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 SL53 GNV registered?

SL53 GNV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is SL53 GNV safe to buy?

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