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YK53 EWA

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 EWA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 May 2019

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting as chalked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (as chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside side door handle u/s

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 225,993 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill has surface corrosion

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 225,992 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner sill has surface corrosion

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 208,927 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2017 208,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s front and rear inner and outer sill area.(chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2016 189,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 175,111 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 175,111 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 174,961 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

High level stop lamp not working.

Pass 31 May 2014 163,703 miles

Battery/charge warning light on.

Fail 30 May 2014 163,703 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Battery/charge warning light on.

Pass 28 May 2013 153,881 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 153,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front brake pad warning wires broken.

Pass 25 May 2012 142,370 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 131,029 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 131,029 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2010 123,865 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in end of steering rack offside

Pass 20 May 2009 100,800 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 79,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,769 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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YK53 EWA is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 92,795 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 YK53 EWA, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK53 EWA is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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