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YM53 ULZ

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,549 mi
Last recorded99,549 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,549 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,714 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 94,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,718 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 93,718 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,376 miles

exhust system corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,985 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 76,985 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,225 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 63,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 51,040 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,085 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Jan 2011 35,334 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,334 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,859 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 12,177 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,177 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 8,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 6,578 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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YM53 ULZ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ULZ, 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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YM53 ULZ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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