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YB52 TCY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Orange Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 TCY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026
Fail 8 Dec 2025

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024
Pass 14 Dec 2023
Pass 2 Dec 2022
Pass 6 Sep 2021

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020
Fail 30 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 143,502 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 142,436 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 141,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,666 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 130,110 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 125,138 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 121,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 116,665 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 116,665 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2011 111,889 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 108,147 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 108,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

front discs rusty on inside due to standing.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 90,999 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 90,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,048 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 71,048 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,919 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,357 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 37,357 miles

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

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

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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YB52 TCY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Orange with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YB52 TCY, 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 YB52 TCY registered?

YB52 TCY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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The MOT history for YB52 TCY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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