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WM52 SWU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,855 mi
Last recorded59,855 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,855 miles

offside and nearside front tyres inner edges running off

offside and nearside rear tyres staring to perish

Fail 11 Sep 2018 59,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres inner edges running off

offside and nearside rear tyres staring to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,910 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 53,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,985 miles

steering rack worn

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,742 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 47,738 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Panhard rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,525 miles

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

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

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

rear nearside axle bush worn

Fail 29 Jul 2014 38,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

rear nearside axle bush worn

Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,064 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 26,825 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,127 miles

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

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,036 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,634 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,355 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,196 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 11,092 miles

1st exhaust joint leaking slightly

offside repeater bulb colour not fully yellow

Pass 20 Feb 2007 76,914 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 55,080 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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WM52 SWU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWU, 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 WM52 SWU registered?

WM52 SWU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is WM52 SWU safe to buy?

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