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SG53 KWR

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,452 mi
Last recorded110,452 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 KWR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 110,452 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,109 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 109,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

offside rear axle has welding repair

Fail 30 Mar 2017 109,057 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side inner sill at front holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member holed corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play off side front (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden near side frontsuspension unit (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,363 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 102,361 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc off side front (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear outer sill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silenser excessivly corroded (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2015 98,621 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,621 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,259 miles

advise front discs

Fail 7 Jan 2014 95,230 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front discs

Pass 15 Jan 2013 91,533 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 91,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,306 miles

n/side front lower subfram slight damage

Fail 10 Jan 2012 87,306 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/side front lower subfram slight damage

rear traler socet o/s indecator not working

Pass 4 Jan 2011 80,219 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 80,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 73,290 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 73,290 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,084 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 67,084 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007
Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,355 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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SG53 KWR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SG53 KWR, 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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SG53 KWR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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