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YY03 PRV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

273,085 mi
Last recorded273,085 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 PRV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 273,085 miles

Front anti roll ball links slightly worn

Front brake pads slightly low

Front exhaust slightly blowing

Offside Front cv boot pin hole leak

Rear coil spring slightly rusted

slightly oil leak

Fail 23 May 2017 273,085 miles

slightly oil leak

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front anti roll ball links slightly worn

Front brake pads slightly low

Front exhaust slightly blowing

Offside Front cv boot pin hole leak

Rear coil spring slightly rusted

Pass 21 May 2016 284,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2015 274,275 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 274,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 254,275 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 254,275 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 247,334 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 247,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 197,344 miles

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

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 197,344 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 169,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers dont return to their park position at the bottom of the screen without tapping the control/stalk

the front brake discs are scored worn & pitted

this vehicle is leaking gear oil

Fail 16 Feb 2011 169,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front wipers dont return to their park position at the bottom of the screen without tapping the control/stalk

the front brake discs are scored worn & pitted

this vehicle is leaking gear oil

Pass 16 Feb 2010 137,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 109,130 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 109,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 88,961 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 88,961 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 71,189 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 71,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YY03 PRV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YY03 PRV, 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 YY03 PRV registered?

YY03 PRV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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