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YT53 LWW

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

315,346 mi
Last recorded315,346 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 LWW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 315,346 miles

Nearside Rear shocker lower bush slight wear

Pass 25 Jul 2016 310,830 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 310,766 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle Fouling on O/S Inner CV Boot Gator (2.3.2)

Offside Front Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st Silencer Box Has A Small Split on Rear Lower Edge (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gator fouling Pwr steering pipe and has a small pin hole in it as a result (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Rear Brake Hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 307,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 304,363 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 300,036 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 300,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 292,553 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 30 Jan 2014 283,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 283,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 281,064 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 265,637 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 251,416 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 251,405 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2011 242,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 227,003 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 204,188 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 183,468 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 177,919 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brake light inop

o/s mirror surround loose

osf tyre wearing on inside

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 24 Nov 2009 177,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

centre brake light inop

o/s mirror surround loose

osf tyre wearing on inside

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 26 May 2009

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 140,668 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 119,832 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 119,215 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 190,944 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 190,907 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 173,509 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 151,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 128,033 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 101,592 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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YT53 LWW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 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 YT53 LWW, 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 YT53 LWW registered?

YT53 LWW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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