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LY53 CJO

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,825 mi
Last recorded119,825 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 CJO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 119,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 119,825 miles

Exhaust system insecure tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 115,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar both bush's chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills have been repaired and undersealed

no revers light

Fail 10 Jul 2019 115,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steering and suspension to re-check on re-test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff lever partially seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely close, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reg plate light dull

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm's rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber top plate's corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2018 111,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within 30cm of seat ancore point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within 30cm of rear axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reg plate light dull

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm's rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber top plate's corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 105,600 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

lower engine mounting split and worn

offside rear brake pipe slightly rusty

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 16 Jan 2016 98,617 miles

nail in offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 24 Jan 2015 93,850 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre worn to wear indicators

Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,743 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,626 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 79,531 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 70,944 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 70,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 61,677 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,101 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 45,251 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,631 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 37,631 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,929 miles

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

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

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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LY53 CJO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LY53 CJO, 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 LY53 CJO registered?

LY53 CJO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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