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YB52 SWU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,369 mi
Last recorded158,369 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 SWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 158,369 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 152,761 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s front (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 152,761 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/front inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating n/s (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s/front (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s front (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 142,135 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 142,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 137,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 134,464 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 126,191 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

jagged edge on front taped over

o/s mirror secured using tape

Pass 22 Dec 2011 117,395 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 117,395 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,421 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 89,647 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 89,645 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,352 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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YB52 SWU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB52 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 YB52 SWU registered?

YB52 SWU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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