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YB52 SZU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

112,758 mi
Last recorded112,758 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2017 112,758 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lots of holes (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 110,937 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 110,937 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch siezed (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,811 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 107,811 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 106,882 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 106,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 104,508 miles

Oil leak

power steering pipes on rack corroded

slight bind front brakes

Fail 1 Oct 2011 104,508 miles

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

Oil leak

power steering pipes on rack corroded

slight bind front brakes

Pass 27 Sep 2010 102,950 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2010 102,950 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 96,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 96,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 88,080 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 88,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 85,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 85,646 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 79,908 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 SZU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

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

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