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YG03 SOU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,079 mi
Last recorded157,079 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 SOU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 157,079 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

offside front outer cv boot slightly split

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2016 157,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

offside front outer cv boot slightly split

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 149,585 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both number plate lights dim

Pass 26 Sep 2014 138,311 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 138,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 129,122 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 129,122 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 128,144 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 128,144 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

heavy coolant leak developed at end of test

Pass 9 Nov 2011 125,375 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 121,649 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009
Fail 14 Aug 2009

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 105,766 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2008 105,764 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2007 88,240 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 70,832 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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YG03 SOU 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 YG03 SOU, 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 YG03 SOU registered?

YG03 SOU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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