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LX53 ECC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,976 mi
Last recorded96,976 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 ECC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 96,976 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 92,978 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

o/s n/s rear undersills showing signs of corrosion

slight exhaust leak at front pipe

Pass 18 May 2018 89,238 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 73,951 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 73,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

no oil on engine dipstick

rear exhaust silencer holed/blowing/close to fail limit

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,736 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,421 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,910 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,275 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 34,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,044 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,392 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 23,390 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Off-side front tyre is wearing low on outer edge 2mm

Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,208 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 9,422 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 9,422 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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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LX53 ECC 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 77.8%.

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 LX53 ECC, 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 LX53 ECC registered?

LX53 ECC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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