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LY53 JLO

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 JLO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024
Pass 22 Nov 2022 188,185 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 187,668 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 185,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front suspension has knocking noises

Pass 23 Aug 2019 180,804 miles

Offside Front Outer c/v boot leaking grease but not split (pin hole)

Pass 24 Aug 2018 178,338 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 178,338 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 175,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear loading door cannot be opened

windscreen had damage out of drivers view below wipers

Pass 2 Aug 2016 169,912 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 169,912 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 164,840 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 164,807 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 160,912 miles

Engine torque control arm bush deteriorated allowing excessive movement

Rear loading door cannot be opened

Fail 25 Jul 2014 160,912 miles

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

Engine torque control arm bush deteriorated allowing excessive movement

Rear loading door cannot be opened

Pass 1 Aug 2013 155,982 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust mount missing but system still adequately supported

Fail 1 Aug 2013 155,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust mount missing but system still adequately supported

Pass 25 Jul 2012 150,966 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 150,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 145,312 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 136,752 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 111,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 84,124 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 4 May 2007 63,762 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 JLO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JLO, 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 JLO registered?

LY53 JLO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LY53 JLO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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