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NL53 CXC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,759 mi
Last recorded210,759 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 CXC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 210,759 miles

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

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 210,759 miles

Emissions not tested history on time belt (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 205,747 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 180,557 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 163,188 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 144,640 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2013 144,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

centre exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

Pass 28 Sep 2012 129,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Sep 2012 129,116 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Sep 2011 113,059 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 95,975 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,389 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,371 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,541 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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NL53 CXC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL53 CXC, 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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NL53 CXC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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