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YB53 FJF

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,967 mi
Last recorded187,967 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 FJF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 187,967 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Engine misfiring.

Just acceptable blow from rear exhaust box.

Just acceptable wear to N/S bottom ball joint.

Just acceptable wear to front brake discs.

N/S rear tyre just on the legal limit.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 173,803 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 159,549 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 159,549 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 146,086 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 146,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011
Fail 19 Nov 2011

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 122,314 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 122,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 110,339 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 94,661 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 83,314 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,061 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 FJF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJF, 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 FJF registered?

YB53 FJF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YB53 FJF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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