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DY53 LUP

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 LUP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front seat belt inertia reel worn

Nearside Oil leak around steering rack- no obvious fluid loss from rack under operation ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both passenger seat belt clips worn

gear selector worn

passenger seat headrest not fitted

vin sticker dmg'd

Fail 17 Sep 2016

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front seat belt inertia reel worn

Nearside Oil leak around steering rack- no obvious fluid loss from rack under operation ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both passenger seat belt clips worn

gear selector worn

passenger seat headrest not fitted

vin sticker dmg'd

Pass 12 Sep 2015

Front brakes slightly binding

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers mirror insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2014

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers mirror insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2013

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Sep 2013

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 74,712 miles

o / s rear lower suspenion arm bush split

off side door mirror insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2012 74,172 miles

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

o / s rear lower suspenion arm bush split

off side door mirror insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2011 68,105 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,783 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,519 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,628 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 26,628 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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DY53 LUP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DY53 LUP, 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 DY53 LUP registered?

DY53 LUP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is DY53 LUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 LUP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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