MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,194 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
Slight drag on Nearside and offside front brakes
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no spare fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
some corrosion and blow on exhaust system
slight play in o/s/f seat mechanism
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)
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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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DY53 VBB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 November 2003.
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