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BT03 ACZ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ACZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside rear handbrake cable bracket snapped

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside rear handbrake cable bracket snapped

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive welded and corroded both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt driver (5.2.2a)

corrosion n/s engine mount area

rear springs corroded

surface corrosion at underside

Pass 10 Oct 2015

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2015

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014

advise attension to free off rear brake limit valve

milage not displayed

spare tyre flat

Fail 17 Oct 2014

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

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

advise attension to free off rear brake limit valve

milage not displayed

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Oct 2013

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

s/play in nearside front track arm

Fail 13 Oct 2012

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

s/play in nearside front track arm

Pass 20 Oct 2011

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S & N/S/F Brake discs slightly worn.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S & N/S/F Brake discs slightly worn.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010

195/70/14 X4

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN APPLIED?

NSF,NSR & OSR TYRES-

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/1/11

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 18 Oct 2010

195/70/14 X4

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN APPLIED?

NSF,NSR & OSR TYRES-

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/1/11

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 20 Oct 2009 75,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 71,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,771 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/front inner track rod end arm

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,754 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 50,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

centre lap strap not tested

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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BT03 ACZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT03 ACZ, 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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BT03 ACZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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