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LG53 FUA

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 FUA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both brake pipes at joining block under floor (front) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front suspension tops (under bonnet and top of suspension struts in inner wings) advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both inner/outer sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021
Pass 8 Aug 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Jul 2016

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2014
Fail 13 Jun 2014

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013
Pass 3 May 2012 72,179 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 72,179 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside inner rack joint slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear tyre shows wall damage

wear/freeplay in steering system

Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,371 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 47,331 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,932 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2006 30,071 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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LG53 FUA 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 85%.

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 LG53 FUA, 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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LG53 FUA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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