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WV53 SXF

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,101 mi
Last recorded185,101 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 185,101 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs pitting/worn

Fail 15 Nov 2014 185,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitting/worn

Pass 7 Nov 2013 178,829 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

chip on o/s headlight glass

front brake discs pitting/worn

front crossmember corroding

n/s rear light lense cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2013 178,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

chip on o/s headlight glass

front brake discs pitting/worn

front crossmember corroding

n/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2012 169,860 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitting/worn

Fail 1 Nov 2012 169,860 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitting/worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 159,004 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitting/worn

slight play in steering rack end

Pass 17 Nov 2010 149,719 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 149,718 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

hi level brake light inop

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s seat bealt clasp cover missing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 139,805 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s n/s steering rack ends

Pass 30 Oct 2008 127,209 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 127,209 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 117,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 100,606 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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WV53 SXF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SXF, 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 SXF registered?

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

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