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YU53 VXY

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 VXY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 102,360 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 102,190 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 102,012 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,211 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 99,211 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,779 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 94,779 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure refit (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,187 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,473 miles

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

Oil leak

crack to top of windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2017 88,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

crack to top of windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,628 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,814 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 79,667 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper slightly loose

Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,667 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper slightly loose

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,913 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,983 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,800 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,490 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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YU53 VXY is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 92,795 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 YU53 VXY, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YU53 VXY is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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