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YC53 JFJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,729 mi
Last recorded162,729 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 162,729 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 162,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 143,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

large crack in nearside top corner of windscreen ,not in swept area

Pass 15 Oct 2010 143,135 miles

Oil leak

large crack in nearside top corner of windscreen ,not in swept area

Pass 10 Oct 2009 115,938 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 115,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 101,185 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 72,772 miles

1.Advise slight play to o/s steering rack arm

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 72,772 miles

1.Advise slight play to o/s steering rack arm

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,235 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 55,235 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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YC53 JFJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YC53 JFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC53 JFJ?

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What year was YC53 JFJ registered?

YC53 JFJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is YC53 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 JFJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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