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LY52 YWR

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,730 mi
Last recorded184,730 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 YWR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 184,730 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

drivers door stiff to open.

exhaust monts detoriorated.

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 183,160 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 182,190 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside headlamp lens cracked

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 182,175 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front discs corroded

Offside headlamp lens cracked

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 180,347 miles

brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear

damage to nearside rear light cluster

damage to offside headlamp unit

nearside front c.v gaiter deteriorating

Fail 28 Apr 2015 180,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear

damage to nearside rear light cluster

damage to offside headlamp unit

nearside front c.v gaiter deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2014

oil leak from engine area

Fail 25 Apr 2014

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 23 Apr 2013

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre nearing limit (outer tread worn).

Fail 23 Apr 2013

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

auxhillary drivebelt deteriorated

nearside front tyre nearing limit

nearside rear tyre nearing limit (outer tread worn).

offside front tyre nearing limit (outer tread worn).

Fail 23 Apr 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011
Fail 8 Apr 2011

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010
Pass 16 Feb 2009 125,004 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 113,996 miles

screen chipped

Pass 6 Feb 2007 108,325 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 108,325 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight cracking of head lamp glass o/s

Pass 14 Feb 2006 75,534 miles

slight cracking in o/s head lamp glass

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 YWR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

LY52 YWR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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