MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush at rear subframe (2.4.G.2)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing Latch (5.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing Latch (5.1.1)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush at rear subframe (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
air filter hoses insecure
engine excessively noisy
n/s/f glass damaged & casing missing
n/s/r door not opening
o/s/f seat base damaged
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
air filter hoses insecure
engine excessively noisy
n/s/f glass damaged & casing missing
n/s/r door not opening
o/s/f seat base damaged
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL53 RYW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 SL53 RYW, 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 SL53 RYW registered?
SL53 RYW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 October 2003.
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