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SY03 XDK

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,045 mi
Last recorded152,045 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 XDK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 152,045 miles

Nearside Front Sill minor corrosion

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sill minor corrosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 152,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Sill minor corrosion

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sill minor corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 142,515 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 142,410 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 136,818 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 136,756 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 131,234 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 121,362 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 113,125 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,044 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,791 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,301 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,692 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 65,692 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 56,180 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,589 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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SY03 XDK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY03 XDK, 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 SY03 XDK registered?

SY03 XDK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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