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YE53 YYH

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,708 mi
Last recorded166,708 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 166,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 149,966 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 149,966 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 149,873 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear tyres different size power steering fluid low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 127,610 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 127,600 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 112,047 miles

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

offside door mirror casing damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2010 111,895 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2009 73,471 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,161 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,310 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 42,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YYH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YE53 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

YE53 YYH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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