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YS03 RLY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,514 mi
Last recorded114,514 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 RLY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 114,514 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 90,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 90,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,148 miles

both front brake discs are lightly rusted

rear seats have been removed

upper brake light not working

Fail 25 Mar 2019 88,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

both front brake discs are lightly rusted

rear seats have been removed

upper brake light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,728 miles

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

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

centre brake light inop

front wishbone bush has slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,804 miles

both front brake discs rusty

front exhaust weak

Fail 15 Sep 2016 78,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,303 miles

front bwishbone rear bushes have slight play

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

o/s/r trailing arm front bush has slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,231 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 60,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all tyres have minor cuts

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,122 miles

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

all tyres have minor cuts

Pass 4 Sep 2012
Fail 23 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to legal limits.205/65R15V

Pass 19 Aug 2011

both front tyres close to legal limits.205/65R15V

Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,006 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,120 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 36,120 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,724 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 22,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,603 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 18,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 12,787 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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YS03 RLY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YS03 RLY, 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.

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What year was YS03 RLY registered?

YS03 RLY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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