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FP53 YSY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,057 mi
Last recorded118,057 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,057 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 118,057 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2017 118,012 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front x member / radiator mounting x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gear box mounting corrode

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 115,309 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,010 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 110,464 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 110,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 107,266 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 107,266 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 108,032 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 108,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 94,008 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,284 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 76,528 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,408 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FP53 YSY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YSY, 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 YSY registered?

FP53 YSY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is FP53 YSY safe to buy?

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