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AF03 MVN

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

176,479 mi
Last recorded176,479 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MVN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2016 176,479 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Extensive corrosion in front X-member

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 168,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 168,902 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 155,351 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 155,351 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 144,085 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 134,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,596 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 129,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 113,898 miles

o/s rear brake binding a little

rusty underneath

Pass 15 Apr 2009

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front & rear tyres 3mm getting close to limit

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2009

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front & rear tyres 3mm getting close to limit

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2008 92,374 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 92,373 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,140 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 63,313 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 63,303 miles

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

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

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

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 MVN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc 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 AF03 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

AF03 MVN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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