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YM53 RWU

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,641 mi
Last recorded167,641 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 167,641 miles

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

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

chip in zone b of windscreen

slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2017 167,641 miles

chip in zone b of windscreen

slight engine oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 161,618 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 154,497 miles

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

small chip in n/s windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2014 154,497 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

small chip in n/s windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2013 146,616 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 138,546 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 138,546 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 137,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 128,330 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2011 128,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 118,474 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 118,474 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 110,637 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 101,248 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 97,214 miles

front discs rear of slightly worn

gear selection very hard

Fail 24 Jan 2007 97,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front discs rear of slightly worn

gear selection very hard

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 RWU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YM53 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

YM53 RWU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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