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YK53 EWM

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,251 mi
Last recorded209,251 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 EWM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 209,251 miles

Nearside Rear tyres perrished on side wall

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated cover missing (5.2.3)

car tyres fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 209,251 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure wire loose (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Rear tyres perrished on side wall

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated cover missing (5.2.3)

car tyres fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 201,835 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake binding slightly

slight coolant leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 201,835 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake binding slightly

slight coolant leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 195,726 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 186,452 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 186,452 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 171,147 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 171,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 157,900 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 151,105 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 131,337 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 111,747 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 89,162 miles

centre section of exhaust rusty at the rear.

r/h front tyre worn on outer edges.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 68,817 miles

l/h rear tyre low on edges.

r/h front tyre on legal limit.

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 EWM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YK53 EWM, 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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YK53 EWM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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