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WR53 TLU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 TLU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019

Nearside light body damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside body damage

Oil leak ()

loading bay boarded out

Fail 10 Jan 2018

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside body damage

Oil leak ()

coolant light on

loading bay boarded out

Pass 16 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

general light damage all round

Fail 10 Jan 2017

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

general light damage all round

Pass 19 Jan 2016

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp repaierd (1.1.A.3d)

Rear side door s damaged and can not be opened from out side

Fail 19 Jan 2016

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp repaierd (1.1.A.3d)

Rear side door s damaged and can not be opened from out side

Pass 13 Jan 2015 665,746 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,230 miles

n/s mirror cover damaged

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2014 84,230 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror cover damaged

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,052 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 82,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,914 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)

o/s door mirror cover slight damage

Fail 2 Nov 2010 64,114 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

High Level Stop Light Not Working

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,114 miles

High Level Stop Light Not Working

Fail 26 Nov 2009 56,234 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,234 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,805 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,381 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 38,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,022 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 TLU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

WR53 TLU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is WR53 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 TLU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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