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DE53 LCC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,909 mi
Last recorded133,909 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LCC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 133,909 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 133,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 131,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight irregular feel/wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil level low - topped up

exhaust corroding

front inner and outer sills corroding

oil in water/coolant

Pass 16 Nov 2018 125,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear @1.6/2mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

drivebelt condition poor

outer sills corroding

slight irregular feel/wear at offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2017 116,435 miles

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

play/wear at steering rack ends.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 107,618 miles

Rear brakes very noisy when applied.

both wiper blades very poor condition.

play/wear at steering rack ends.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 107,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes very noisy when applied.

both wiper blades very poor condition.

play/wear at steering rack ends.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,823 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil at minimum level

slight smear at front wiper blades

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Jul 2015 93,823 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil at minimum level

slight smear at front wiper blades

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,180 miles

edges wearing at nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

rear brake "imbalance" noted during RBT ( rate of increase/decrease )

slight play at steering rack inner joints

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust outer casing insecure.

slight imbalance and fluctuating readings at rear brakes.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,168 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,857 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,551 miles

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

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

offside front play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,998 miles

advise slight play to off side of steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2007 33,997 miles

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

advise slight fluctuation to near side front brake disc

advise slight play to off side of steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,598 miles

os front tyre outer edge low.exhaust corroded.front ns wheel binding slightly.

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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DE53 LCC 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE53 LCC, 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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DE53 LCC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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