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SF53 ZVB

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

243,942 mi
Last recorded243,942 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 ZVB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 243,942 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front rackend worn slighty

offside front tyre worn both edges

Pass 29 Oct 2010 220,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 194,727 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 161,450 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 161,450 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 134,707 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 134,707 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2006 108,619 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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SF53 ZVB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF53 ZVB, 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 SF53 ZVB registered?

SF53 ZVB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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