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AD03 EFV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2016

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Slight free play in both inner steering rack arm ball joints.

Fail 8 Sep 2015

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Slight free play in both inner steering rack arm ball joints.

Pass 8 Sep 2014

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber missing

offside number plate light dim

Pass 4 Sep 2013

Both Front suspension arm Rear bush worn

Off side seat belt clasp cover broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both Front suspension arm Rear bush worn

High level brake light inop

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

Off side seat belt clasp cover broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012

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

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

centre stop light not working

engine oil level low

Fail 3 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Aug 2011

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

offside mirror damaged

offside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Aug 2010
Pass 19 Mar 2010

Oil leak

milage cannot be read

Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,358 miles

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

Offside front tyre has cut to sidewall but not cut to cords

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 57,358 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre has cut to sidewall but not cut to cords

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,943 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 51,943 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,031 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jun 2006 35,588 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,950 miles

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

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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AD03 EFV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD03 EFV, 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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AD03 EFV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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