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FP53 YSJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,838 mi
Last recorded151,838 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 YSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 151,838 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 151,796 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 146,640 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 146,633 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust catalytic convertor blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroded

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2018 146,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 144,239 miles

Nearside Rear temp fuel cap fitted

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 144,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear temp fuel cap fitted

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2014

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust insecure at rear

Fail 19 Jun 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust insecure at rear

Pass 8 Mar 2013
Fail 22 Feb 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2012 129,272 miles

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside front tyre scrubbed

Fail 9 May 2012 129,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside front tyre scrubbed

Pass 7 May 2011 115,680 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,138 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 50,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,713 miles

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 YSJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YSJ, 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 FP53 YSJ registered?

FP53 YSJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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