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YL53 VWX

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,511 mi
Last recorded90,511 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VWX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 90,375 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear crossmember corroded in corners

tail pipe missing

Fail 2 Feb 2021 90,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear crossmember corroded in corners

tail pipe missing

Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 89,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt not functioning as intended not releasing under pressure. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,707 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

osf tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2018 88,707 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

osf tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,446 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 85,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ns sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded os sill (5.2.6)

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rack both sides

Fail 8 Aug 2016 80,112 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rack both sides

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,682 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,719 miles

slight play o/s steering rack / knuckle joint area

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,285 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,043 miles

slight play in rack os

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,444 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,237 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,318 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,577 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,865 miles

corrosion to full exhaust system

Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,889 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror case broken but not sharpe

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 VWX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

YL53 VWX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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