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AF03 LJN

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,984 mi
Last recorded130,984 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LJN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 130,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 130,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 115,261 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,330 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 107,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 104,841 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 104,793 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking inside drum (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 101,015 miles

steering wheel has slight movement

Fail 26 Mar 2018 100,972 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering wheel has slight movement

Pass 25 Mar 2017 95,040 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,440 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 81,390 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE ( REQUIRES USE OF KEY)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,334 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,293 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,644 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,472 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,044 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,003 miles

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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AF03 LJN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AF03 LJN, 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 AF03 LJN registered?

AF03 LJN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is AF03 LJN safe to buy?

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