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FP53 KYF

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 KYF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear floor corroded around body mounting

off side door mirror damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2017

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front bushes in rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear floor corroded around body mounting

off side door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in tyre nsr ()

Oil leak engine ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play osf track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2016

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box to middle (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working nsr (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf (4.1.E.1)

Nail in tyre nsr ()

Oil leak engine ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play osf track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

no reverse lights

Fail 6 Nov 2015

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance nsf and osf indicator light units (1.4.A.2e)

Direction indicators incorrect colour osf (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour osf wing (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nsf outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc osf outer (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded osf outer b post (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nsf lower (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint osf lower (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high nsf and osf (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

no reverse lights

Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,247 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

damage to rear bumper

offside front indicator housing smashed

Fail 22 Apr 2014 110,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

noise on rear brakes

offside front indicator housing smashed

Pass 17 May 2013
Pass 24 Nov 2010

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009
Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,765 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 34,857 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,857 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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FP53 KYF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP53 KYF, 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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FP53 KYF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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