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SV53 WPL

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,906 mi
Last recorded92,906 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 WPL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 92,906 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Indicator bulbs discoloured

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

Fail 31 May 2014 92,906 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Indicator bulbs discoloured

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,007 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 85,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 81,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eng oil level on min

intermitant fault with indicator switch

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside sill damaged

rear brake readings slightly poor

Fail 29 May 2012 81,491 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eng oil level on min

intermitant fault with indicator switch

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside sill damaged

Pass 19 May 2011 74,853 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 74,417 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,225 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 63,225 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,760 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 49,760 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,849 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 43,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,678 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 20 Dec 2006 38,678 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

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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SV53 WPL 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 50%.

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 SV53 WPL, 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 SV53 WPL registered?

SV53 WPL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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