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AK03 KTE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,543 mi
Last recorded144,543 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 KTE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 144,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 144,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 130,159 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 130,159 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,350 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 109,147 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 109,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,920 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,466 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 86,463 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,017 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 71,283 miles

Front brake discs are very worn and pitted.

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

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

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

Spare tyre is very low on tread.

Fail 11 May 2011

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs are very worn and pitted.

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 64,814 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 26 May 2010 64,814 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 56,618 miles

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

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

Osf brake pad sensor wire adrift

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to see wear condition of inner brake pads

Pass 22 May 2008 51,225 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge,getting low on tread.

Fail 22 May 2008 51,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge,getting low on tread.

Pass 21 May 2007 44,032 miles

off side door mirror casing damaged and insecure

Pass 17 May 2006 35,732 miles

off side door mirror casing damaged and insecure

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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AK03 KTE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK03 KTE, 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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AK03 KTE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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