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YS03 RLZ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,334 mi
Last recorded173,334 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 173,334 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 173,334 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 153,073 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2016 153,073 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2015 131,918 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 131,918 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 116,173 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 116,173 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,283 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 71,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,185 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,301 miles

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

both front discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,372 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 36,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,103 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 30,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,327 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 22,327 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,461 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 RLZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

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

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