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YE53 SUA

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,610 mi
Last recorded129,610 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 129,610 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 129,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 1 Mar 2016 127,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre balding at outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also balding at edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 127,244 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre balding at outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also balding at edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 121,155 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,740 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges but 3mm at measurable points

Fail 14 Feb 2014 113,740 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn bald on edges but 3mm at measurable points

offside front tyre worn bald on edges but 3mm at measurable points

offside rear tyre wearing on edges but 3mm at measurable points

Pass 28 Feb 2013 106,821 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 97,412 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 23 Nov 2011 97,412 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,837 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 88,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 81,343 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2009 81,341 miles

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

Oil leak

spare below legal limit

Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,592 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2008 73,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge and 2.2mm

offside front tyre 2.8mm

Pass 8 Nov 2007 67,169 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 67,166 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 59,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

spare tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,360 miles

spare tyre close to legal limit

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 SUA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

YE53 SUA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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