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LX53 EDO

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,804 mi
Last recorded105,804 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 105,804 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear both sides top spring mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle and panhard rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 105,804 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear both sides top spring mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle and panhard rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,302 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both both bars on rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Feb 2021 97,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded cable bracket (1.1.15 (b))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both both bars on rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

all underside slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2019 91,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 85,447 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

front cross member has advanced corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2018 85,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

front cross member has advanced corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,176 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run to brake loads sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

front sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 90,491 miles

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,700 miles

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,041 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 68,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,351 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 63,351 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,200 miles

Age related cracks to offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,646 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,995 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,819 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,943 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,075 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 EDO 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 EDO, 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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LX53 EDO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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