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LT53 LXR

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 LXR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 May 2019 205,048 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear brake pipe damaged (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure One mount missing one weak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear pipe damaged... has been rubbing wall thickness reduced (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 156,609 miles

Nearside Front outer sill has fiber glass repair not able to tell if corrosion or damage repair

Pass 3 Sep 2015 175,265 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Front bumper loose but still secure (6.1.B.1a)

Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured high level dissconnectd (1.2.1e)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 175,265 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Front bumper loose but still secure (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured high level dissconnectd (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 173,699 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 173,691 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 154,787 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 149,715 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 144,494 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 139,461 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 139,461 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 130,940 miles

Advise slight wear in o/s/f steering track rod inner ball joint but not excessive

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 130,940 miles

Advise slight wear in o/s/f steering track rod inner ball joint but not excessive

Pass 14 Jan 2008 121,045 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 121,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 108,640 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 108,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LT53 LXR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LT53 LXR, 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 LT53 LXR registered?

LT53 LXR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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