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AM03 EKV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,401 mi
Last recorded33,401 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 EKV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Mar 2021

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected On subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2019

General rear under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General rear under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018
Fail 17 Apr 2018

Indicator switch faulty intermitant on right hand indicators working approx. 1 in 5 time of operation (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of inner sill (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 130,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 127,018 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 118,501 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 110,746 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 110,746 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2012 103,922 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Sep 2010

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,857 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 70,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 59,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 45,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 38,628 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 38,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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AM03 EKV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AM03 EKV, 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 AM03 EKV registered?

AM03 EKV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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