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NC52 GHB

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,665 mi
Last recorded189,665 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 GHB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 189,665 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 189,665 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 176,032 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 175,909 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 158,747 miles

Can hear strut top bearing rough, but steering isn't tight or rough.

Exhaust has x1 rear tail-pipe missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R light cluster cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2012 158,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Can hear strut top bearing rough, but steering isn't tight or rough.

Exhaust has x1 rear tail-pipe missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R light cluster cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2011 152,639 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 146,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 143,671 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 133,554 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 133,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 125,093 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 125,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 114,895 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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NC52 GHB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NC52 GHB, 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 NC52 GHB registered?

NC52 GHB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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