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NC52 LHY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,520 mi
Last recorded147,520 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 LHY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 147,520 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 147,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal corrosion front (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 137,173 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r showing corrosion and 2 front ones underneath the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 134,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on outer (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 134,123 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 129,064 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 128,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 123,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 117,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 117,948 miles

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

Front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 111,729 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 106,063 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 106,054 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 101,346 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 101,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 96,326 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 90,014 miles

front pads showing signs of wear

Pass 7 Feb 2007 128,637 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 128,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006
Fail 3 Feb 2006

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 LHY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

NC52 LHY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is NC52 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC52 LHY shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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