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BT03 HKW

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,504 mi
Last recorded142,504 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 142,504 miles

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

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides turrets (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 138,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

low emissions detected

n/s mirror glass loose

Fail 23 Apr 2015 138,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

low emissions detected

n/s mirror glass loose

Pass 14 Feb 2014 131,759 miles

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

handbrake lever has slight play in pivot

Fail 10 Feb 2014 131,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 127,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 118,629 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 104,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 96,485 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 87,852 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 81,801 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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BT03 HKW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT03 HKW, 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 BT03 HKW registered?

BT03 HKW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 HKW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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