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LY52 YNS

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,469 mi
Last recorded45,469 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 YNS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 45,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 45,466 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 34,625 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 34,188 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 20,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scoring from wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 20,632 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 19,589 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 18,753 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 18,751 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 18,394 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 17,829 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015

front discs corroded and worn on inner braking surfaces

Fail 13 Jan 2015

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front discs corroded and worn on inner braking surfaces

Pass 16 Jan 2014 13,586 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 13,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 9,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 9,064 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 4,835 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 2,309 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 2,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 22,704 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 19,853 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 23 Jan 2009 19,853 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 18 Jan 2008 16,343 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 18 Jan 2008 16,343 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,558 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight imbalance recorded from front brakes

slight surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 9 Jan 2006 10,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 10,128 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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LY52 YNS is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LY52 YNS, 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 LY52 YNS registered?

LY52 YNS is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for LY52 YNS shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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