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PE53 YXD

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YXD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016
Fail 16 Jun 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine light stays on.

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine light stays on.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 171,544 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 171,544 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 166,579 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

screen marked by wipers

Fail 30 Nov 2012 166,576 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

screen marked by wipers

Pass 3 Dec 2011 159,998 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 159,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2010 143,007 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2009 131,046 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 131,046 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 115,221 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 115,221 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007
Fail 25 Oct 2007

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 73,422 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 73,422 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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PE53 YXD 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 52.4%.

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 PE53 YXD, 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 PE53 YXD registered?

PE53 YXD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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