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YJ53 ELV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

219,209 mi
Last recorded219,209 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ELV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 219,209 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 177,028 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 177,028 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 170,426 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 161,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 152,937 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 141,102 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 141,102 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 131,240 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 127,300 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 127,300 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 125,783 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 125,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 106,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 86,794 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2007 67,306 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 67,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,880 miles

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

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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YJ53 ELV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ53 ELV, 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 YJ53 ELV registered?

YJ53 ELV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 ELV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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