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WN53 DGX

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,852 mi
Last recorded146,852 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 DGX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 146,852 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 144,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 141,072 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 141,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 129,471 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 129,471 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 116,532 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 116,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 98,108 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 98,108 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 91,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 91,741 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,174 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 86,173 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,959 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 72,962 miles

Deep cut in OSF tyre sidewall

OS number plate lamp incomplete

Fail 28 Apr 2011

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Deep cut in OSF tyre sidewall

OS number plate lamp incomplete

Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 68,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 63,690 miles

Near side front tyre low on outer edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,690 miles

Near side front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,458 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 57,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,146 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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WN53 DGX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WN53 DGX, 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 WN53 DGX registered?

WN53 DGX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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