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BD03 DWU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,499 mi
Last recorded119,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 119,499 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 114,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,141 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2013 103,750 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,710 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mount missing

nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 16 Jul 2012 98,431 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Oil leak

engine noisey

exhuast mounting missing

nsf tyre getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,436 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,498 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,044 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,777 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,954 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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BD03 DWU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD03 DWU, 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 BD03 DWU registered?

BD03 DWU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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