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WU53 NLV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,910 mi
Last recorded182,910 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 NLV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 182,910 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm ball joints have slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight mounting damaged

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of strut mounting area corroded badly inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED / CRACKED

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting area corroded badly on inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering rack has misting of oil on and around column part

Fail 7 Oct 2020 182,893 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired brake compensator lever seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm close to cords showing on inside part of tread and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm ball joints have slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight mounting damaged

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of strut mounting area corroded badly inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED / CRACKED

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting area corroded badly on inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering rack has misting of oil on and around column part

Pass 7 Nov 2019 179,632 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens slightly cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mounting deteriorating due to oil leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 175,191 miles

Exhaust tailpipe is corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire is broken

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

Offside Front Brake is binding slightly

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 171,740 miles

Both front brake pad warning wires are broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 171,740 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front brake pad warning wires are broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 167,131 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 167,049 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 161,935 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 155,928 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 155,928 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2013 152,284 miles

front discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 146,362 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 146,317 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 135,883 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 135,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 120,969 miles

nearside outer sill panel dented

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2010 120,969 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside outer sill panel dented

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2009 10,314 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 103,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nsf outer mirror cover damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2008 87,785 miles

clonk from steering no fault found

Fail 12 Aug 2008 87,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clonk from steering no fault found

Pass 4 Sep 2007
Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,356 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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WU53 NLV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc 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 WU53 NLV, 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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WU53 NLV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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