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NU53 YSC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,452 mi
Last recorded66,452 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 YSC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,452 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 24 Sep 2015 66,452 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,851 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 3 Sep 2014 62,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,851 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,851 miles

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

hi level not lit

Fail 20 Sep 2012 62,851 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

hi level not lit

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,851 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 62,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,851 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 62,851 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2008 50,920 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,612 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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NU53 YSC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NU53 YSC, 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 NU53 YSC registered?

NU53 YSC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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