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YE53 SMU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' outer corner (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016

Offside Front headlight has slight movement on one side but still secure

Oil leak exhaust corroded and has minor leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked on far left out of view (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 143,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Offside Front headlight has slight movement on one side but still secure

Oil leak exhaust corroded and has minor leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked on far left out of view (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 131,902 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Oct 2014 124,667 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 124,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 120,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust rubber missing near catalyst

fuel pipe clip broken

offside headlamp secure but has movement on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2013 120,011 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust rubber missing near catalyst

fuel pipe clip broken

offside headlamp secure but has movement on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 118,426 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 112,194 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 112,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 102,087 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 99,157 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 99,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 88,407 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 88,407 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,311 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 64,284 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 SMU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE53 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

YE53 SMU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is YE53 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 SMU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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