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SA52 NRJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,692 mi
Last recorded61,692 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 NRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,692 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 61,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,334 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,332 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,631 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside screen wash inop

Fail 12 Nov 2012 37,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside screen wash inop

Pass 10 Nov 2011 24,511 miles

rear axle front bushes slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2011 24,511 miles

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

rear axle front bushes slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2010 11,768 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 11,768 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2009
Pass 7 Feb 2007 59,422 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,893 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Fail 9 Feb 2006 43,893 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight damage to nearside front tyre

wheel bearings not fully tested due to brakes binding on.

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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SA52 NRJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SA52 NRJ, 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 SA52 NRJ registered?

SA52 NRJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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