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DY53 VBB

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,194 mi
Last recorded90,194 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 VBB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,194 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper coil spring support mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside outer sills corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 90,127 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper coil spring support mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper coil spring support mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside outer sills corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust very close to offside rear brake pipe, advise attention

Pass 11 Oct 2019 86,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered over with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 86,515 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated/deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working Hi-level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered over with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside, corrected at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under floor on route to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,576 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front and under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 76,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On route from flexy hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front and under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,413 miles

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

Slight drag on nearside and offside front brakes

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear, advise replace soon (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 72,380 miles

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

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

Slight drag on nearside and offside front brakes

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear, advise replace soon (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,443 miles

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

Slight drag on Nearside and offside front brakes

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,356 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 61,356 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,301 miles

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

no spare fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,801 miles

some corrosion and blow on exhaust system

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,279 miles

slight play in o/s/f seat mechanism

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,763 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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DY53 VBB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY53 VBB, 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 DY53 VBB registered?

DY53 VBB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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