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LY53 EFX

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step\sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024
Pass 31 Jul 2023
Fail 12 Jul 2023

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases either side of catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension bed rusty condition

Pass 3 Aug 2022

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021
Pass 10 Aug 2020
Pass 18 Jun 2019 148,527 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 148,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 145,497 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 144,172 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 142,900 miles

slight play in the both front lower arms

the both rear radius arm bushes are deteriating.

the front number plate is deteriating.

the n/s/f outer gaitor is deteriating.

the rear and side metal brake pipes are corroding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2015 126,814 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear load area boarded out

Slight damage to o/s rear lamp

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 126,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear load area boarded out

Slight damage to o/s rear lamp

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 108,157 miles

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

Rear foot brake efficiency low

Rear load area boarded out

Rear n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 108,148 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear foot brake efficiency low

Rear load area boarded out

Rear n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,986 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,277 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,820 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 58,836 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,830 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 39,577 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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LY53 EFX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LY53 EFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY53 EFX registered?

LY53 EFX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LY53 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 EFX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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