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YF03 YOA

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,693 mi
Last recorded129,693 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 129,693 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 129,678 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 124,394 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 124,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour both clear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 120,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 May 2015 1,118 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 116,282 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 110,120 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 105,347 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 105,345 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 101,707 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 99,379 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 99,369 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 98,545 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 90,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 78,495 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front 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 YOA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF03 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

YF03 YOA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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