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YS53 UBE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,316 mi
Last recorded134,316 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 134,316 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 134,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Retaining nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 131,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 131,315 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 127,798 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 127,791 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,239 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazards Wont Switch Off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 124,420 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Screeching Noise From Rear Brakes

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Side Repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 122,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tow bar bar mounting has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 118,028 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jun 2017 118,028 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 115,180 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion but outside of prescribed area

Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,153 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 106,103 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 106,098 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 100,742 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 66,891 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,710 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,199 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 26,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,125 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,682 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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YS53 UBE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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