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WR53 KMG

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 KMG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019

Offside Loading door cannot be opened from outside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not lightly to be misread

Fail 16 Dec 2019

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Loading door cannot be opened from outside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not lightly to be misread

Pass 3 Jan 2019

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door,unable to open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

osf brake slight bind

rear axle corroded

rear cross member corroded,not in a prescibed area

Fail 2 Jan 2019

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door,unable to open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

osf brake slight bind

rear axle corroded

rear cross member corroded,not in a prescibed area

Pass 13 Dec 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake slight bind

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2017

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Jan 2017

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2016 112,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs are heavily corroded

front number plate is slightly damaged

n/s mirror back is loose

Fail 6 Jan 2016 112,809 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs are heavily corroded

front number plate is slightly damaged

n/s mirror back is loose

Fail 5 Jan 2015 102,205 miles

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

front brake discs are warped

o/s mirror is slightly damaged

o/s/r light lens is slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,205 miles

front brake discs are warped

o/s mirror is slightly damaged

o/s/r light lens is slightly damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,149 miles

front brake discs are slightly warped

o/s/r light lens has slight damage

Fail 9 Dec 2013 97,149 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs are slightly warped

o/s/r light lens has slight damage

Pass 24 Dec 2012 88,846 miles

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

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

rear silencer is deterioated

Fail 24 Dec 2012 8,844 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer is deterioated

Pass 31 Dec 2011 77,271 miles

slight blow from rear silencer

Fail 31 Dec 2011 77,271 miles

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

slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,922 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Nov 2009 60,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,075 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Oct 2008 51,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,477 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,888 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,903 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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WR53 KMG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WR53 KMG, 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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WR53 KMG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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