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SJ53 WXF

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,573 mi
Last recorded99,573 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 WXF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,573 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 99,231 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing clasp inaccessible (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mount (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mount (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened crossmember heavily corroded but not within a prescribed area (radiator support) (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,424 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,798 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,763 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,547 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,382 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,381 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,011 miles

front discs corroded on inside but still servicable

Fail 9 Sep 2011 57,972 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front discs corroded on inside but still servicable

Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,389 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,291 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,313 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,083 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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SJ53 WXF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ53 WXF, 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 SJ53 WXF registered?

SJ53 WXF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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