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YA53 LMY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,599 mi
Last recorded141,599 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 LMY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 141,599 miles

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

front discs pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 132,550 miles

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

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps slightly insecure

milage may not be correct ODO not iluminating

nearsidefront tyre badly worn on inner, slightly out of shape and minor damage to sidewall

offside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 28 May 2010 132,524 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

milage may not be correct ODO not iluminating

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner, slightly out of shape and minor damage to sidewall

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 18 May 2009 113,385 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 113,325 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2008 94,252 miles

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

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

oil filler cap not fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2007 71,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,506 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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YA53 LMY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YA53 LMY, 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 YA53 LMY registered?

YA53 LMY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is YA53 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA53 LMY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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