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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to under side
slight foot brake travel
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to under side
slight foot brake travel
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear inner sill corroded
Nearside door mirror casing damaged
Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear light damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear inner sill corroded
Nearside door mirror casing damaged
Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear light damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust rusty
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
drivers seat damaged
crack in windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge and worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
crack in windscreen
oil leak
split to n/s wiper blade
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front strut upper panels corroded
noise on rear suspension ?
oil leaks
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front strut upper panels corroded
noise on rear suspension ?
oil leaks
Front both suspension tops corroding
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leaks?
tape repair to rear light
wear in rear shock absorbers and suspension noise ?
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front both suspension tops corroding
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leaks?
tape repair to rear light
wear in rear shock absorbers and suspension noise ?
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front inner wings corroding
noise on rear brakes
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front inner wings corroding
noise on rear brakes
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)
bind to o/s/f brake
perishing to o/s/r tyre
signs of wear to rear trayling arm bushes
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bind to o/s/f brake
perishing to o/s/r tyre
signs of wear to rear trayling arm bushes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advised both rear tyres show wear
slight bind front brakes
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight bind front brakes
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KG53 LJZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 KG53 LJZ, 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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KG53 LJZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 October 2003.
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