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NY53 FGN

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,929 mi
Last recorded134,929 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 FGN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 134,929 miles

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 134,929 miles

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,578 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 126,578 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,786 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 118,164 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Slight bind from brake

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

Seat belt locking mechanism difficult to release

Pass 2 Mar 2016 109,945 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,531 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2013 88,801 miles

Coolant level low

Emissions too lean to test

Gearbox bolt is loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre is badly deterated

o/s/f tyre is low on tread and wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre is badly deterated

Fail 17 Aug 2013 88,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant level low

Emissions too lean to test

Gearbox bolt is loose

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre is badly deterated

o/s/f tyre is low on tread and wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre is badly deterated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,723 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 72,629 miles

Front brake imbalance

N/S C/V boot deteriorated

O/S steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2011 72,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front brake imbalance

N/S C/V boot deteriorated

O/S steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,961 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 47,055 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 19 Jul 2008 42,362 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 42,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,611 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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NY53 FGN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NY53 FGN, 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 NY53 FGN registered?

NY53 FGN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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