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GY53 OSA

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,920 mi
Last recorded135,920 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OSA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 135,920 miles

1 of 3 exhaust rear brackets not fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

drivers door catching on side door when opening door

play and knock in steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2013 135,918 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

1 of 3 exhaust rear brackets not fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front brake discs faces very rusty

drivers door catching on side door when opening door

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2012 125,415 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 121,145 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f disc inner face corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2011 121,145 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f disc inner face corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 114,951 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded Inner Faces

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut Not deep Enough To Reach Cords

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 108,099 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 83,076 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,536 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,434 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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GY53 OSA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY53 OSA, 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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GY53 OSA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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