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SH53 UBY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 UBY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012
Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,645 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 83,021 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008
Fail 17 Dec 2008

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 72,881 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 73,944 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 73,944 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,296 miles

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

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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SH53 UBY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SH53 UBY, 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 SH53 UBY registered?

SH53 UBY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is SH53 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 UBY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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