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Y523 AAB

2001 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,127 mi
Last recorded158,127 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB99,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 AAB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt SWB
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 158,127 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 155,165 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 153,870 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 153,857 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 152,453 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 151,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 150,094 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 148,779 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 146,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 143,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 140,719 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 134,689 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs very worn

rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 134,673 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs very worn

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 130,961 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

Front brake discs worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 125,641 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,180 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 120,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 112,985 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight bind N/S/R brake, possibly parking brake shoes

Slight chassis corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2011 112,957 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight bind N/S/R brake, possibly parking brake shoes

Slight chassis corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2010 107,602 miles

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

Front brake discs worn!

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jan 2010 107,587 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn!

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jan 2009 102,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 98,852 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn to the legal limit 245/70/16

Fail 29 Jan 2008 98,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn to the legal limit 245/70/16

Pass 8 Jan 2007 89,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering column

Pass 11 Nov 2005 72,767 miles

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB?

Based on 1,814 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
5,234
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 42
position lamp(s) not working 37
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Y523 AAB is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 99,994 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y523 AAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y523 AAB is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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