MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength turret top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
welded and surface corrosions throughout
Central exhaust has been repaired by welding.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both inner sills corroded within 30 cm of rear suspension mountings, but not considered excessive.
Rear spare wheel carrier heavily corroded.
Slight in balance on front brakes as new caliper has been fitted to offside front, nearside front caliper is original.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Central exhaust has been repaired by welding.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both inner sills corroded within 30 cm of rear suspension mountings, but not considered excessive.
Rear spare wheel carrier heavily corroded.
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
extensive welding carried out on front sub frame
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
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YY53 TWL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 TWL, 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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YY53 TWL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 December 2003.
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