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WU53 NTJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,383 mi
Last recorded134,383 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 134,383 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 134,375 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 126,488 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 118,172 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

emissions not tested tail pipe missing

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 118,172 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

emissions not tested tail pipe missing

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,701 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 108,701 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 96,990 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 96,990 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Wheel alighnment requires checking

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,423 miles

Front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing un-even

Fail 6 Dec 2012 86,423 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing un-even

Fail 8 Dec 2011 80,556 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing un-even

tracking requires checking

Pass 8 Dec 2011 80,556 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing un-even

tracking requires checking

Pass 10 Dec 2010 75,172 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2010 75,172 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,887 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2008 65,020 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)

front number plate cracked

nsf wheel rim dammaged

Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,756 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 41,697 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 41,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 NTJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NTJ, 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 NTJ registered?

WU53 NTJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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