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MD53 LXP

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,068 mi
Last recorded164,068 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 LXP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 164,068 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 162,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front ball joint gaitors deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe has corrosion

rear side doors not used and inoperative

wipers smearing

Fail 7 Sep 2018 162,217 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front ball joint gaitors deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe has corrosion

rear side doors not used and inoperative

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Sep 2017 160,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 158,812 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 151,533 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 142,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2013 139,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 131,792 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 124,834 miles
Pass 7 May 2010
Pass 5 May 2009 110,463 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 103,988 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 97,683 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 97,678 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

near side sliding door wont open

Pass 19 Feb 2007 96,863 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 96,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres getting low

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

small cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre cords not showing

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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MD53 LXP is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 92,795 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 MD53 LXP, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MD53 LXP is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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