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WV53 SXC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,898 mi
Last recorded77,898 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 SXC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,898 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 77,886 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle frame bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,562 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 74,562 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f outer sill weak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,017 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 71,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,230 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 67,230 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both headlamps loose

Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,361 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 63,346 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,892 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,892 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,129 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 50,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,664 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,393 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,473 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 4,469 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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WV53 SXC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WV53 SXC, 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 WV53 SXC registered?

WV53 SXC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WV53 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 SXC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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