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YB53 FGX

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,877 mi
Last recorded122,877 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 FGX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 122,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all sill has slight rust bubbling

all underside of vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,630 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019
Pass 25 Jun 2018

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre cracking not excessive at time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2018

Brake pipe excessively corroded one front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre cracking not excessive at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 98,778 miles

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

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

Play in rack

Fail 31 Oct 2015 98,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play hub looks worn (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in rack

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers poor

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,622 miles

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

os front tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Nov 2006 67,745 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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YB53 FGX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YB53 FGX, 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 YB53 FGX registered?

YB53 FGX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YB53 FGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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