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BG03 ZZD

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

147,271 mi
Last recorded147,271 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ZZD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 147,271 miles

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

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

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

general underbody rust

Pass 21 Feb 2025

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 160,558 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 145,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 140,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 139,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount area corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear light cracked but not showing white light

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper top mount area corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

spare wheel wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 129,065 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 129,063 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 125,306 miles

both sides front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face + pads look to be getting worn

front brakes 16% out of balance

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rack arm has play

Fail 4 Feb 2016

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rack arm has play

Pass 19 Feb 2015
Fail 19 Feb 2015

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

both headlamps have slight play due to wear at fixing points

Pass 20 Feb 2014
Pass 22 Feb 2013
Fail 20 Feb 2013

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2012

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads low

o/side mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2012

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

front pads low

o/side mirror damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2011

o/s mirror cover damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2011

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s mirror cover damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,215 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,742 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 62,742 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,368 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2006 48,711 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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BG03 ZZD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BG03 ZZD, 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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BG03 ZZD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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