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WR53 TKZ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,552 mi
Last recorded184,552 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 TKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2023 184,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 179,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 179,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER AND INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 175,602 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake valve sticking

Pass 13 Nov 2019 170,619 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 170,597 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 160,028 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 149,484 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 149,483 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016
Pass 10 Mar 2015 133,473 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 133,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 126,220 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 126,220 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013
Fail 2 Mar 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 111,379 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 111,379 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011
Fail 25 Feb 2011

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 93,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,697 miles

offside rear light slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,516 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,270 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding slightly

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 TKZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TKZ, 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 WR53 TKZ registered?

WR53 TKZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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