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YM53 NJY

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,885 mi
Last recorded132,885 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 NJY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 132,885 miles

3rd brake light inoperative

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

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

Fail 13 Mar 2017 132,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure secured by tie wraps (not allowed) (6.4.2)

3rd brake light inoperative

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

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

Pass 9 Mar 2016 121,460 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 120,366 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 120,357 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 113,099 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 113,702 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012
Fail 11 Feb 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

exaust corroded

front discscorroded

no centrestop light

o/s front brake flexi twisted

rear axle bushesworn

Pass 7 Feb 2011

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,528 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 72,458 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,451 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,288 miles

Vin plate damaged

Drivers door lock defective

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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YM53 NJY is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YM53 NJY, 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 YM53 NJY registered?

YM53 NJY is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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