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AX03 HWU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,364 mi
Last recorded141,364 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 141,364 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 141,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 132,387 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damp around fuel tank?

Fail 14 Oct 2015 132,387 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

damp around fuel tank?

Pass 17 Oct 2014 125,366 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 125,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 111,974 miles

Damp with fuel? around fuel tank

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2013 111,974 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Damp with fuel? around fuel tank

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 98,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,575 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 84,575 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,583 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 47,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,977 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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AX03 HWU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AX03 HWU, 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 AX03 HWU registered?

AX03 HWU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AX03 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 HWU shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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