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BT03 NKH

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,491 mi
Last recorded165,491 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 165,491 miles

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

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

crack n/s top of screen not yet view of road

Pass 17 Mar 2022 165,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play @ limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ limit also cut very close to cords but not yet to fail criteria (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack n/s/f upper screen about 40mm in length (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear crossmember outriggers corroded but not on the part which is load bearing to the tow bar

corrosion starting o/s/f outer sill

dash trim a little loose at fixings

o/s dip on lower min mark

one injector damp with fuel. check again soon if leaking it will need fixing for safety

Pass 13 Nov 2020 165,001 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play @ limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

cut o/s/r tyre but not yet to fail criteria

Pass 11 Jan 2019 158,575 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK N/S OUTSIDE SWEEP (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion n/s inner sill but not in prescribed area at time of test also corrosion starting n/s/r outer sill

n/s mirror cracked

o/s dip on min mark

smell of diesel under bonnet but no signs of a leak at this time?

Pass 22 Sep 2016 150,781 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint at limit (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt at limit (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' at 39mm into sweep at time of test (8.3.1d)

corrosion both rear outriggers but not structural to towbar

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2015 143,642 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 143,558 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2014 134,385 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 134,385 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 121,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 93,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,042 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,185 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,511 miles

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit advise replacement

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 12 Jun 2007 61,511 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit advise replacement

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 18 May 2006 44,535 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 44,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NKH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT03 NKH, 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 NKH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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