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AV53 VYT

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VYT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016

N/S/F sill corroded outside prescribed area

O/S door mirror has damage at top

Fail 6 Aug 2016

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

195/70 r 14H

N/S/F sill corroded outside prescribed area

O/S door mirror has damage at top

Pass 20 Aug 2015
Fail 17 Aug 2015

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014
Fail 20 Aug 2014

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013
Fail 9 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake pads becoming worn.

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

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

n/s/r brake hose has very slight cut.

Pass 23 Aug 2012

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,117 miles

195/70R14T

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS.

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 77,083 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

195/70R14T

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS.

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,608 miles

n/s mirror glass broken, o/s mirror glass slightly cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2010 66,608 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s mirror glass broken, o/s mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,077 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2009 59,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,032 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2008 58,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,441 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,066 miles

slight wear in offside of streeing rack

Fail 24 Oct 2006 41,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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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AV53 VYT is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AV53 VYT, 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 AV53 VYT registered?

AV53 VYT is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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