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YX53 VCA

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,218 mi
Last recorded51,218 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 VCA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2008 51,218 miles

Advise, o/s/f indicator lamp slighly cracked

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,420 miles

o/s/f indicator lamp cracked

spare wheel not in its carrier

Fail 8 Oct 2007 48,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f indicator lamp cracked

spare wheel not in its carrier

Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,067 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 37,067 miles

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

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

front pads low discs badly marked

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

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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YX53 VCA is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 YX53 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 VCA registered?

YX53 VCA is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is YX53 VCA safe to buy?

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