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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Gearbox mounting point corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Driver's (7.1.2 (d))
Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Gearbox mounting point corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet stay missing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet stay missing
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
battery insecure
center stop light not working
rattle from exhaust
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
battery insecure
center stop light not working
rattle from exhaust
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s headlamp glass damaged
rear brakes noisey
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s headlamp glass damaged
rear brakes noisey
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LY53 JMU 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 55%.
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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?
LY53 JMU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 November 2003.
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