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YE53 LDC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

266,059 mi
Last recorded266,059 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 LDC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 266,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the sill edge (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 264,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 263,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front play in rack

Pass 7 Feb 2015 256,271 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 250,642 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 250,642 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 237,693 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2013 237,647 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

N/S/R axle bush deteriating - play

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 222,515 miles

Oil leak

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 222,505 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 216,561 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 206,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 194,949 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 174,996 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 141,409 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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YE53 LDC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE53 LDC, 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 YE53 LDC registered?

YE53 LDC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is YE53 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 LDC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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