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YY53 CRJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 CRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016

Nearside Front child seat fitted

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 143,089 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 134,008 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 134,008 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 125,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 116,524 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 116,510 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 107,548 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 107,548 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 88,406 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

spare wheel missing

tow bar wiring socket loose

Pass 27 Nov 2009 88,406 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

spare wheel missing

tow bar wiring socket loose

Pass 20 Nov 2008 68,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,273 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 51,271 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,403 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 31,403 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YY53 CRJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YY53 CRJ, 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 YY53 CRJ registered?

YY53 CRJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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