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BF03 VRE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,328 mi
Last recorded181,328 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VRE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 181,328 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 177,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leaks

Fail 13 Aug 2024 177,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leaks

Pass 5 Aug 2023 173,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front Inner cv gaitor perished

Offside Front ball joint rubber perished but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre wearing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 173,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front Inner cv gaitor perished

Offside Front ball joint rubber perished but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre wearing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 168,743 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 168,743 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 162,051 miles

Offside mirror in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2020 156,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 152,321 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 152,321 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter unit (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged but effecting any lights

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 152,246 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 67,510 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 67,510 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016
Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,916 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,815 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 56,815 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 52,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,419 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,427 miles

brakit from sub frame to chassis loose

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,823 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,825 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 21,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,521 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 5,110 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 5,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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BF03 VRE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF03 VRE, 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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BF03 VRE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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