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FM52 YYW

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,589 mi
Last recorded147,589 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 YYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 147,589 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 140,209 miles

front screen slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,137 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 127,000 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 119,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 119,597 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2015 115,879 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 111,277 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2014 111,276 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2013 92,959 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 92,959 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 92,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2011 87,799 miles

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.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 87,566 miles

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.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,955 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 83,943 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 79,728 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 79,717 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 72,790 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 64,700 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 64,698 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 58,174 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 58,174 miles

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

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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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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What year was FM52 YYW registered?

FM52 YYW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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