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LS53 NVG

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,112 mi
Last recorded78,112 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 NVG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,112 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 78,112 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,152 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 76,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,190 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 74,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,378 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 71,378 miles

Fuel hose leaking spill off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside recording low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,861 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre perrished

Fail 3 Aug 2017 68,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre perrished

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,573 miles

near side rear tyre wall cracking but cord not exposed

Fail 1 Aug 2016 66,573 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear tyre wall cracking but cord not exposed

Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 64,875 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,850 miles

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

near side rear tyre outter wall cracking but cord not showing

Fail 7 Aug 2014 62,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

near side rear tyre outter wall cracking but cord not showing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,414 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 60,409 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 58,331 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 May 2012 58,307 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,360 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,025 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,933 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 52,933 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,530 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 47,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,555 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,329 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 NVG is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 92,795 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 NVG, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LS53 NVG is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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