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YF03 AAJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

133,110 mi
Last recorded133,110 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 AAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 133,110 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Oct 2016 133,110 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 120,989 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear silencer

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 120,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Advanced corrosion to rear silencer

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 108,222 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to exhaust tail pipe

Fail 20 Sep 2014 108,222 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to exhaust tail pipe

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,492 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe badly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 95,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe badly corroded

osf drive shaft support bearing bolt missing

Fail 18 Sep 2012 88,885 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 88,885 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 84,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,697 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 81,875 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 81,875 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 78,745 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 9 May 2008 76,994 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 76,994 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 16 May 2007 72,058 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 66,617 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 66,617 miles

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

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

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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YF03 AAJ 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 YF03 AAJ, 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 YF03 AAJ registered?

YF03 AAJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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