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YP53 NWU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 NWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018
Fail 10 Aug 2018

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2017 130,830 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 129,898 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 128,357 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 118,115 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 105,961 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 98,240 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 98,240 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 94,373 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak from gearbox and engine

Fail 26 Mar 2011 94,373 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak from gearbox and engine

Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,579 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 83,574 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,340 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 2 Feb 2008 53,892 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 53,892 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,409 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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YP53 NWU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,010 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 YP53 NWU, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 NWU registered?

YP53 NWU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is YP53 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 NWU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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