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LX53 ECE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,942 mi
Last recorded139,942 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 139,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Box Section Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 139,472 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 139,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 137,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 137,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 131,377 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

radiator mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 127,885 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 127,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 122,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear in middle. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 120,227 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 116,363 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 116,289 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,919 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 100,360 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,275 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,788 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 80,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,855 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 70,853 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,095 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cut in offside rear tyre wall

Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,949 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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LX53 ECE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ECE, 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 ECE registered?

LX53 ECE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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