MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
brake pad warning light on when brake pedal applied
nsr tyre cracking on sidewall
osf cv boot damp
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear tyres perished
windscreen chipped
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
front discs very poor
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
both front tyres worn on edges
slight blow exhaust
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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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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