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YY53 VTG

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,418 mi
Last recorded116,418 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 116,418 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side surfaces poor (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view incorrect size (8.1.2a)

O/S and N/S bodywork damaged

Offside Front mirror surround damaged

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE TO WASH OFF BEFORE RETEST

Fail 2 Mar 2017 116,295 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connecting pipe joints (7.1.2)

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty N/S tell tale indicator intermitant (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front mirror surround damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side surfaces poor (3.5.1i)

Front tyres both sides under inflated

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view incorrect size (8.1.2a)

O/S and N/S bodywork damaged

Offside Front bumper bar adrift/insecure

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE TO WASH OFF BEFORE RETEST

Pass 4 Mar 2016 112,020 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 112,020 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,279 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,306 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 97,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 79,973 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 66,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 66,901 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,978 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,233 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,820 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 42,820 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,133 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 23,537 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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YY53 VTG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

YY53 VTG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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