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WM52 SVV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

60,380 mi
Last recorded60,380 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 SVV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wet test

Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 54,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front ,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

charging light on

engine crank pulley worn

high level brake light not working

n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

number plate light lense detereiorated

o/s and n/s rear brake hose metal ends slightly corroded

o/s door mirror cover, taped

o/s/r tyre, perished and cracking

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2018 49,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front ,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

charging light on

engine crank pulley worn

high level brake light not working

n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

number plate light lense detereiorated

o/s and n/s rear brake hose metal ends slightly corroded

o/s door mirror cover, taped

o/s/r tyre, perished and cracking

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2018 49,552 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

charging light on

engine crank pulley worn

high level brake light not working

number plate light lense deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly perished and cracking

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2017 44,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

both front inner wheel arch covers damaged

high level stop light not working

number plate light lense damaged

Fail 5 May 2017 44,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

both front inner wheel arch covers damaged

high level stop light not working

number plate light lense damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2016 40,077 miles

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge possible tracking fault

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge possible tracking fault

Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 34,199 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

particulate filter braking up and rattling

Fail 3 Apr 2014 28,951 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

particulate filter braking up and rattling

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,692 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 24,692 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,608 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 18,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,147 miles

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

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2010 7,727 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 7,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear tyre has perished sidewalls!

unable to open rear and side doors!

Pass 28 Aug 2009 1,209 miles

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

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

door locks poor operation

engine noise

no plates poor condition

o/s mirror poor condition

o/s rear light cracked

o/s/front tyre uneven wear & close to limit

Fail 28 Aug 2009 1,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

door locks poor operation

engine noise

no plates poor condition

o/s mirror poor condition

o/s rear light cracked

o/s/front tyre uneven wear & close to limit

Pass 27 Aug 2008 109,909 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 108,410 miles

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

front brake application slightly uneven

some test items hidden

Fail 26 Nov 2007 108,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application slightly uneven

some test items hidden

Pass 16 Oct 2006 89,492 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2006 89,492 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2006 76,481 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 75,845 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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WM52 SVV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 WM52 SVV, 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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WM52 SVV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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