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FY53 DEU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 DEU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Deep splits in offside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2015 80,793 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2015 80,793 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 77,071 miles

N/S outter driver sheft gaiter split, but not letting ingress of dirt.

Fail 7 May 2014 77,071 miles

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

N/S outter driver sheft gaiter split, but not letting ingress of dirt.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,259 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,505 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,928 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,147 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008

N/S/R tyre sidewall cut

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,830 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 3 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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FY53 DEU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY53 DEU, 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 FY53 DEU registered?

FY53 DEU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is FY53 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 DEU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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