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GL52 YEC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 YEC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016
Fail 30 Jul 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 191,021 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 191,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 188,179 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front lower bolt on x member heavily rusted

Fail 2 Mar 2015 188,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bolt on lower x member heavily rusted

Pass 19 Mar 2014

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 153,809 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 14,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,152 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 115,188 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,697 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 90,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,790 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,456 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,681 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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GL52 YEC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White 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 GL52 YEC, 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 GL52 YEC registered?

GL52 YEC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is GL52 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 YEC 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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