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RN52 FPY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,634 mi
Last recorded160,634 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 FPY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 160,634 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 160,632 miles

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

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 158,479 miles

Offside Front inner steering rack end worn

Fail 16 Dec 2015 158,477 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired mount bar snaped (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front inner steering rack end worn

Pass 9 Dec 2014 155,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear tyre worn outer edge slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2013 153,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 23 Dec 2013 153,049 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 12 Dec 2012 150,936 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 150,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 148,401 miles

slight play both sides inner steering rack ends

Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,712 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 48,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,618 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,688 miles

slight play both sides inner steering rack inner ends

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,245 miles

slight play both sides iner steering rack

Fail 17 Dec 2007 38,245 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play both sides iner steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2006 34,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RN52 FPY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RN52 FPY, 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 RN52 FPY registered?

RN52 FPY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is RN52 FPY safe to buy?

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