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YL53 OUC

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,220 mi
Last recorded167,220 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 OUC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 167,220 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 167,218 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 161,132 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 152,413 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 143,442 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 134,531 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 128,025 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 129,998 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking On fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 124,742 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 124,732 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 120,314 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 120,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 116,115 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 108,340 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 98,282 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 86,683 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 86,683 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,136 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,116 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,852 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 59,852 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,096 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,350 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 32,219 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,219 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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YL53 OUC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 YL53 OUC, 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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What year was YL53 OUC registered?

YL53 OUC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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