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SL53 RYW

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,940 mi
Last recorded135,940 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 RYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 135,940 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush at rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 135,936 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 122,506 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 122,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 121,334 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 121,332 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 116,173 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 116,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 93,577 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007
Pass 13 Dec 2006 68,068 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 68,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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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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