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LS53 NSO

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,626 mi
Last recorded163,626 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 NSO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 163,626 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside front inner sill area corroded

offside front inner sill area corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 162,146 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 161,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 158,959 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 158,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 150,151 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 140,312 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front top suspension mount sqeaking from lock to lock

Pass 16 Jul 2014 140,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front top suspension mount sqeaking from lock to lock

Pass 4 Jul 2013 134,583 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 28 Jun 2013 134,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 9 Jul 2012 127,268 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 127,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 121,498 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 121,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 115,622 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 115,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 109,978 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 109,968 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 103,171 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 96,973 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2006 93,388 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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LS53 NSO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS53 NSO, 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 LS53 NSO registered?

LS53 NSO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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