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YY53 TYW

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,125 mi
Last recorded85,125 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 TYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 85,125 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 85,119 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,101 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tail pipe corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 82,096 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tail pipe corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 80,016 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,478 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 74,478 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,161 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,210 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,292 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,293 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,694 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 52,879 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,147 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,547 miles

no spare wheel in carrier

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,550 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 11,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Upper 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 TYW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY53 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

YY53 TYW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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