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BT03 NKD

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

161,940 mi
Last recorded161,940 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 161,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 155,871 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 155,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 146,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 139,664 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 139,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,591 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 128,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 119,077 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,079 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

coil spring corroded fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear tyre worn on edges and perishing,near side rear tyre perishing 2mm rem tread,both front tyres are perishing .

park brake lever has sideways play ,

rear suspension components coroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 113,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

coil spring corroded fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear tyre worn on edges and perishing,near side rear tyre perishing 2mm rem tread,both front tyres are perishing .

park brake lever has sideways play ,

rear suspension components coroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 113,073 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 113,073 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 113,073 miles

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

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

OSF brake slightly binding

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 113,073 miles

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

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

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

OSF brake slightly binding

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013
Pass 22 Oct 2012

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,898 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 106,830 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,561 miles

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

nearside washer not woeking

offside front brake sticking slightly

rear No. plate peeling

Pass 26 Aug 2008 90,716 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 90,716 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 82,174 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 82,174 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 66,296 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 66,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 NKD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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