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YY53 VUP

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

189,814 mi
Last recorded189,814 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VUP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 189,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 180,811 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 180,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 171,465 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 171,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017

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

advise tracking front tyre wear

Pass 22 Apr 2016 170,887 miles

offside mirror damaged slightly

oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front headlight slightly loose

nearside rear tyre cracking up slightly on sidewall

offside front headlight slightly loose

Fail 22 Apr 2016 170,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front headlight slightly loose

nearside rear tyre cracking up slightly on sidewall

offside front headlight slightly loose

offside mirror damaged slightly

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015
Pass 1 May 2014

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

milage display inoperative

Fail 30 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise tracking

milage display inoperative

Pass 1 May 2013 160,940 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres baedly worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished and detiorated

Fail 1 May 2013 160,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres baedly worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished and detiorated

Pass 5 Apr 2012 157,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise tracking

battery insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2012 157,541 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise tracking

battery insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2011 153,602 miles

offside mirror glass

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2010 149,043 miles

drivers mirror glass cracked & outer cover loose

Fail 4 Mar 2010 149,043 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

drivers mirror glass cracked & outer cover loose

Pass 20 Feb 2009 143,506 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 143,506 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 138,575 miles

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

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

nearside headlight slight movement on fixings

Fail 1 Feb 2008 138,528 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

nearside headlight slight movement on fixings

Pass 23 Jan 2007 128,532 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 VUP is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YY53 VUP, 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.

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YY53 VUP is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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