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LV53 ZPC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

195,926 mi
Last recorded195,926 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ZPC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 195,926 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 189,498 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 189,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 183,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator lense cover missing

Rear low effort both service brakes

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 183,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Indicator lense cover missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear low effort both service brakes

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 175,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear low effort both service brakes

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to limit (6.3.1d)

front & centre exhaust sections deteriorating

Pass 31 Dec 2015 166,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward - close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ON LIMIT (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 166,747 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward - close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ON LIMIT (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 156,679 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch worn

offside door mirror damaged

speedo lights partially inoperative

Fail 29 Dec 2014 156,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch worn

offside door mirror damaged

speedo lights partially inoperative

Pass 24 Dec 2013 142,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside mirror damaged

Fail 24 Dec 2013 142,040 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2012 129,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

cuts & scuffing to nearside front & rear tyres

engine smokey - just pass

offside door mirror damaged & badly cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2011 119,689 miles

offside door mirror cracked & damaged - rear number plate deteriorating - nearside front brake warning wires broken - brake fluid level slightly low - cuts & scuffing to nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 22 Dec 2011 119,689 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside door mirror cracked & damaged - rear number plate deteriorating - nearside front brake warning wires broken - brake fluid level slightly low - cuts & scuffing to nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 18 Dec 2010 109,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

offside door mirror cracked & damaged

vehicle overweight

Pass 18 Dec 2010 109,516 miles

offside door mirror cracked & damaged

vehicle overweight

Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,609 miles

load sensing valve detreiorating

offside door mirror damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2008 84,963 miles

both front lower arm front bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

rear brake performance weak

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 26 Nov 2007 68,857 miles

slight chaffing to o/s/f flexi brake hose

wear to both front brake discs

Fail 26 Nov 2007 68,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight chaffing to o/s/f flexi brake hose

wear to both front brake discs

Fail 3 Nov 2006 46,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake resovoir cap split

Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,345 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake resovoir cap split

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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LV53 ZPC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LV53 ZPC, 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 LV53 ZPC registered?

LV53 ZPC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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