MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front screen slightly damaged
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber (7.1.1)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged,no white light showing
Offside side loading door handle broke
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged insecure (2.3.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine noisey
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak on engine
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster obviously defective (3.5.1m)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Oil leak
heavy oil leaks.
o/s door mirror cover slightly loose.
slight damage to n/s door mirror cover.
slight movement in both headlamps.
underside of vehicle covered in dirt.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
heavy oil leaks.
o/s door mirror cover slightly loose.
slight damage to n/s door mirror cover.
slight movement in both headlamps.
underside of vehicle covered in dirt.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre on legal limit - recommend replacement
offside mirror cover loose
slight freeplay in offside steering
slight movement in both headlamp mountings
underside of vehicle very muddy
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre on legal limit - recommend replacement
offside mirror cover loose
slight freeplay in offside steering
slight movement in both headlamp mountings
underside of vehicle very muddy
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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FM52 YYW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 FM52 YYW, 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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FM52 YYW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2003.
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