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SO52 UOY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,543 mi
Last recorded181,543 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 UOY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 181,543 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 177,116 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 177,114 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 172,852 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 172,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 169,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 24 Oct 2012 168,266 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 168,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 163,438 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

superficial cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2011 163,438 miles

superficial cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2010 155,771 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 155,764 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 149,279 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 149,279 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 92,929 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 61,850 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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SO52 UOY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SO52 UOY, 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 SO52 UOY registered?

SO52 UOY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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