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SX53 JKU

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,363 mi
Last recorded143,363 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 JKU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 143,363 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 143,363 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 137,592 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 137,591 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 133,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 133,013 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 126,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 126,665 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,025 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 104,791 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs badly pitted

Fail 16 Jan 2013 86,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,108 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,864 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 78,864 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,866 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 67,525 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,525 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,705 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,577 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 26,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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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SX53 JKU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 92,795 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 SX53 JKU, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SX53 JKU registered?

SX53 JKU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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