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LY52 XLK

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,040 mi
Last recorded141,040 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 XLK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 141,040 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 141,040 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 136,780 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 130,674 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 125,670 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 120,613 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 120,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 117,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside windscreen damaged but does not materially affect driver's view of the road.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 116,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 116,664 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 115,608 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 113,421 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 110,678 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 26 Jul 2010 110,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 109,229 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 106,597 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 106,597 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 104,139 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 104,139 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 100,091 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 100,091 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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LY52 XLK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LY52 XLK, 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 LY52 XLK registered?

LY52 XLK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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