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YS53 UBD

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,352 mi
Last recorded124,352 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UBD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 124,352 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 99,723 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished .slight cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Sep 2015 99,723 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished .slight cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,324 miles

advise rear axel bushes split

advised gaer nob loose

advised osr tyre valve split

adviseds exhaust baffels loose

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,733 miles

Near side and off side rear suspension arm bushes have slight play

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)

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

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

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

Slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,082 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 70,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,439 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,140 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Noise from rear brakes when applied

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,338 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,108 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 37,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,312 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,183 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 26,183 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YS53 UBD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YS53 UBD, 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 YS53 UBD registered?

YS53 UBD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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