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SY53 UZB

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,505 mi
Last recorded77,505 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UZB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,505 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,497 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wheel bearing noise on road?

Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,651 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 74,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,471 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,598 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,596 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,954 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 59,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,626 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,861 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 47,861 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,803 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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SY53 UZB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SY53 UZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY53 UZB registered?

SY53 UZB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is SY53 UZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 UZB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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