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FH52 PYD

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,774 mi
Last recorded166,774 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 PYD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 166,774 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2023 160,691 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner sill rusty and crunching

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 155,249 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill rusty

wiper not parking

Fail 28 Sep 2022 155,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill rusty

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

wiper not parking

Pass 11 Sep 2021 149,238 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f outer sill rusty

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 26 Sep 2020 143,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 143,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 136,368 miles

signs of grease around n/s/f cv gaitor

slight movement to n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush

wear to n/s/f tyre on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2019 136,285 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

signs of grease around n/s/f cv gaitor

slight movement to n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush

wear to n/s/f tyre on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2018 128,126 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 120,454 miles

CV. boots perished

centre exhaust mount missing, exhaust secure

Pass 2 Oct 2016 112,706 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 104,358 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 95,738 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 87,665 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 79,733 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 70,702 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2010 61,623 miles

handbrake cables rusty have greased.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,456 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 53,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,191 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,461 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 19,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

fuel injector areas show oil contamination.

off side front tyre is the only re-inforced tyre fitted to the vehicle.

oil leak

slight damage at off side front wheel rim.

slight play at steering rack.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,842 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

fuel injector areas show oil contamination.

off side front tyre is the only re-inforced tyre fitted to the vehicle.

oil leak

slight damage at off side front wheel rim.

slight play at steering rack.

Fail 26 Jan 2006 19,703 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FH52 PYD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FH52 PYD, 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 FH52 PYD registered?

FH52 PYD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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