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YJ53 ENK

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,071 mi
Last recorded211,071 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2021 211,071 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 207,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 207,677 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 197,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 197,164 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 190,109 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside rear axle bushes have slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2017 190,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2016 188,103 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 188,099 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 188,099 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sills have filler (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 188,045 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 183,841 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 183,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 110,259 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 110,295 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 161,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2013 161,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2012 150,935 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 141,210 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 139,028 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 122,312 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 106,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 84,382 miles

all four tyres getting low (both fronts are worn on inside edges).

Pass 23 Oct 2006 61,114 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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YJ53 ENK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ53 ENK, 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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YJ53 ENK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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