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WV53 SYA

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

236,258 mi
Last recorded236,258 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 SYA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 236,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2024 236,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2023 229,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 223,633 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 223,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 217,171 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 217,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is 12 years old

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is 12 years old

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is 12 years old

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 205,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 198,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases along its length. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light assembly reflector is damaged slightly.

Offside Front Outer c.v. joint gaiter has a misting of lubricant around its bellows.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front side light is dim slightly.

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

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

Reverse light not working.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 198,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases along its length. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light assembly reflector is damaged slightly.

Offside Front Outer c.v. joint gaiter has a misting of lubricant around its bellows.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front side light is dim slightly.

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

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

Reverse light not working.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 191,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

cam belt cover missing

Pass 26 Oct 2016
Pass 9 Oct 2015 177,350 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 177,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 174,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 174,429 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 171,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 169,128 miles

front brake discs corroding.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 167,169 miles

front brake discs coroded.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 167,152 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs coroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 165,874 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 165,874 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 162,322 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 159,835 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 159,801 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 116,672 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,255 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 SYA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

WV53 SYA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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