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FY53 PTO

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,661 mi
Last recorded99,661 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 99,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,015 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,780 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 80,379 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 79,304 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,788 miles

Central and rear exhaust section corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner wing plastic cover insecure

both front spring mounts corroded

headlamp adjuster moved to 1

offside front mirror outer cover insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2017 76,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Central and rear exhaust section corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner wing plastic cover insecure

both front spring mounts corroded

headlamp adjuster moved to 1

offside front mirror outer cover insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,630 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,754 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,401 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,942 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 46,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,476 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,307 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 28,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 PTO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

FY53 PTO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FY53 PTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 PTO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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