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BT03 NLE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,966 mi
Last recorded123,966 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 123,966 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,208 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 119,907 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 119,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 117,150 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,474 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 114,474 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 110,288 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 110,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not adjustable (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 103,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 103,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 97,858 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,037 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 83,900 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,189 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,592 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 62,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,707 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 53,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,941 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 NLE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NLE, 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 NLE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT03 NLE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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