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YB52 SWX

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,755 mi
Last recorded115,755 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 115,755 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 115,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 115,591 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 115,591 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 115,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 115,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 114,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 114,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022

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

Fail 19 May 2022

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021
Fail 19 May 2021

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 113,649 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 113,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 113,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 111,554 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 111,554 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 109,800 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 109,800 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross member (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2016 107,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

radiator cross member corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 107,855 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 104,696 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 104,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 101,006 miles

front cross-member starting to corrode

Fail 7 May 2013 98,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 98,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 95,443 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 91,239 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 87,831 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 83,924 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 83,924 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 78,456 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 78,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 71,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 60,348 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 SWX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

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

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