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NG52 XEC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,426 mi
Last recorded159,426 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 XEC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 159,426 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 159,395 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 153,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 153,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 145,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 139,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber worn

Fail 13 Apr 2012 139,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 135,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 135,394 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 123,000 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 123,000 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 106,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,079 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 72,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 52,703 miles

front and nearside rear tyres on limit

offside front wiper blade torn

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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NG52 XEC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NG52 XEC, 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 NG52 XEC registered?

NG52 XEC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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