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DU53 BYB

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

192,570 mi
Last recorded192,570 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 BYB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 192,570 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 187,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light lense cracked, not affecting emitted light

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 187,771 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light lense cracked, not affecting emitted light

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 175,136 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 175,136 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 162,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 161,871 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel filler neck pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 130,780 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 111,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 91,885 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,571 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,936 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,697 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,307 miles

center exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,908 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,805 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,487 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 20,480 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)

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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DU53 BYB 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 76.2%.

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 DU53 BYB, 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 DU53 BYB registered?

DU53 BYB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is DU53 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 BYB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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