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WU03 YUY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,813 mi
Last recorded145,813 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 YUY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 145,813 miles

both front cv boots deteriorated +both front links deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2016

Nearside door mirror outer casing damaged but does not effect the view to the rear

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

Offside door mirror outer casing damaged but does not effect the view to the rear

Fail 4 Nov 2016

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror outer casing damaged but does not effect the view to the rear

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

Offside door mirror outer casing damaged but does not effect the view to the rear

Pass 12 May 2015 128,892 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 128,897 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 117,808 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 110,635 miles

Cuts in offside front tyre wall but not to cords.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2013 110,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Cuts in offside front tyre wall but not to cords.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 99,937 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 89,781 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 79,162 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,388 miles

Mirror smashed n/s front door mirror

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

no oil on stick

Fail 17 Mar 2008

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

no oil on stick

Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

TURBO NOISEY

Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,882 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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WU03 YUY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU03 YUY, 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 WU03 YUY registered?

WU03 YUY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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