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WV53 NBZ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 NBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018
Fail 19 Oct 2018

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017
Fail 20 Oct 2017

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015
Pass 4 Nov 2014
Pass 7 Nov 2013
Fail 22 Oct 2013

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

1.engine oil leaks 2.slight blow on rear exhaust 3.exhaust system corroded 4.slight play in n/s front lower balljoint

Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,378 miles

1.engine oil leaks 2.exhaust system corroded in places 3.pinhole in tailpipe

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,640 miles

1.pinhole in o/s front outer cv boot 2.oil leaks 3.n/s rear tyre perrished 4.long handbrake travel 5.rear number plate faded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 82,640 miles

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

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

1.pinhole in o/s front outer cv boot 2.oil leaks 3.n/s rear tyre perrished 4.long handbrake travel 5.rear number plate faded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,856 miles

1.oil leaks

Fail 19 Oct 2010 72,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

1.oil leaks

Fail 19 May 2009 61,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 61,313 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 109,528 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 109,528 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2007 94,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 94,037 miles

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006

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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WV53 NBZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WV53 NBZ, 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 WV53 NBZ registered?

WV53 NBZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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