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NG52 XFV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,273 mi
Last recorded170,273 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 XFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2018 170,273 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside rear chassis and cross member corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2017 155,525 miles

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

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

Fuel filter appears to be damp

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 155,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking burst, heavily corroded (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fuel filter appears to be damp

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 142,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front on edges (4.1.E.1)

centre brake light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2015 134,299 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

center brake light not working

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 134,107 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty nearside (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

center brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 124,429 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 124,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,421 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 111,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 17,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,500 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

center brake light not working

front discs worn

Fail 19 Oct 2011 85,353 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

center brake light not working

front discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 69,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,260 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 51,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,977 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,597 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 17,173 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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NG52 XFV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc 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 NG52 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

NG52 XFV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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