
Citroën Dispatch
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,868 cc
LX52 ESFMOT history
LX52 ESF is a blue diesel Citroën Dispatch first used on 10 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 93,029 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 93,029 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2013
- MOT tests
- 33
- 18 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 6,790 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 ESF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- Dispatch
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,868 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 10 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 ESF was last recorded at 93,029 miles on 29 Jul 2013, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2013.
- Previous MOT
- 93,029 miles · 26 Jul 2013
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,790 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2013 – 93,029 miles
- 2012 – 88,518 miles
- 2011 – 81,703 miles
- 2010 – 75,589 miles
- 2009 – 69,204 miles
- 2008 – 61,606 miles
- 2007 – 55,219 miles
- 2006 – 47,377 miles
- 2005 – 39,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
33 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 852024089149
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous8 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 562627132073
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 105351283868
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderside soiled
PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 443538097951
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PassMileage not read2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 639896313055
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FailMileage not read2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 384548407016
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 106231213865
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 253789081265
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 542126581840
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 314910276148
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 195496127651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 861512156939
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 592598586922
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 737899035704
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailMileage not read5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 257618228467
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 93,029 miles
- Test number
- 115080913228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,029 miles (+4,511)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,029 miles
- Test number
- 305417003201
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Pass88,518 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 88,518 miles
- Test number
- 958597002243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail88,518 miles (+6,815)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,518 miles
- Test number
- 337746002268
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteExhaust tailpipe is missing
Pass81,703 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 81,703 miles
- Test number
- 405468401297
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail81,700 miles (+6,111)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,700 miles
- Test number
- 505178701200
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass75,589 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 75,589 miles
- Test number
- 254357000200
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/f steering rack tie rod has slight play
- NoteO/s/r light lense cracked
Fail75,589 miles (+6,385)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,589 miles
- Test number
- 654737100265
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/f steering rack tie rod has slight play
- NoteO/s/r light lense cracked
Fail69,204 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,204 miles
- Test number
- 180688009295
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edge
Pass69,204 miles (+7,598)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 69,204 miles
- Test number
- 600688709208
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edge
Pass61,606 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 61,606 miles
- Test number
- 770916098117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,606 miles (+6,387)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,606 miles
- Test number
- 824066598152
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass55,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 55,219 miles
- Test number
- 322079797112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,219 miles (+7,842)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,219 miles
- Test number
- 623569997107
- FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass47,377 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 47,377 miles
- Test number
- 150969506265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,377 miles (+7,927)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,377 miles
- Test number
- 820079006260
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass39,450 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 39,450 miles
- Test number
- 343130155436
- NoteNail in tyre
Fail39,450 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,450 miles
- Test number
- 220980055285
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in tyre
Questions about LX52 ESF
- Does LX52 ESF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 ESF is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 ESF?
- The MOT on LX52 ESF is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX52 ESF done?
- LX52 ESF was recorded at 93,029 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2013, an average of 6,790 miles a year.
- Has LX52 ESF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 ESF has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX52 ESF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LX52 ESF find?
- LX52 ESF passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated, and 2 more.
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