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PE53 YXK

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,012 mi
Last recorded100,012 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YXK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,012 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 100,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Covers and under trays fitted

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,524 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 97,524 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,679 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,167 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,070 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 86,070 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,465 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,809 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outer and inner edge

o/s rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 9 Oct 2014 76,809 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on outer and inner edge

o/s rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,944 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 70,944 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Oct 2012 63,997 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,766 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 48,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,366 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 42,366 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,202 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YXK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PE53 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

PE53 YXK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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