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RY53 EFU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,449 mi
Last recorded142,449 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 EFU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 142,449 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 142,448 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2014 141,572 miles

brake pad warning light on when brake pedal applied

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

osf cv boot damp

Pass 2 Dec 2013 138,087 miles

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

rear tyres perished

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Nov 2013 138,087 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

rear tyres perished

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Dec 2012 135,906 miles

front discs very poor

Fail 8 Dec 2012 135,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs very poor

Pass 2 Dec 2011 133,460 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight blow exhaust

Fail 2 Dec 2010 123,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door mirror head backing insecure

front brake discs wearing

nearside outer sill dented

nearside rear tyre under inflated

play in the offside steering rack end inner ball joint

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

van body ply-lined preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

vehicle tested whilst wet

Pass 2 Dec 2010 123,045 miles

vehicle tested whilst wet

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door mirror head backing insecure

front brake discs wearing

nearside outer sill dented

nearside rear tyre under inflated

play in the offside steering rack end inner ball joint

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

van body ply-lined preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

Pass 28 Nov 2009 115,520 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber wearing

dampness around nearside front brake caliper

dampness around steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2009 115,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber wearing

dampness around nearside front brake caliper

dampness around steering rack

rear exhaust box forward mounting rubber split and replaced with a cable tie

Pass 3 Dec 2008 106,244 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 106,198 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 91,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 61,790 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 61,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RY53 EFU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RY53 EFU, 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 RY53 EFU registered?

RY53 EFU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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