CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB52 SZR

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2017

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front most (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2016

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2016

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2015

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2014

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2011 105,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2011 105,280 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,862 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 86,828 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 71,167 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 69,409 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,063 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 44,163 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
Full Citroen Dispatch reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB52 SZR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB52 SZR?

You can check the full history of YB52 SZR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB52 SZR registered?

YB52 SZR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is YB52 SZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB52 SZR shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB52 SZR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB52 SZR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.