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NC52 HFD

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 HFD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 139,856 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 139,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint pinch bolt and hub (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loos (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded f/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016
Fail 15 Feb 2016

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2015

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2014

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,859 miles

Battery Insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2013 103,859 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Battery Insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,790 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 92,790 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 78,134 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,045 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,743 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,011 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 43,010 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,655 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 33,655 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,876 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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 HFD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

NC52 HFD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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The MOT history for NC52 HFD shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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