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WU53 NLX

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,232 mi
Last recorded146,232 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2017 146,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 138,837 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Dec 2014 132,670 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 132,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 122,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 119,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 119,865 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 116,407 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2011 116,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 113,091 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 113,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 103,405 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 103,405 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 91,329 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 90,427 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 90,426 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,024 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,496 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 NLX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WU53 NLX, 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 WU53 NLX registered?

WU53 NLX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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