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BT03 NLU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

180,374 mi
Last recorded180,374 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2019 180,374 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil and diesel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure at rear, fouling body (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak at offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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 corroded and seriously weakened next to old repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and gator also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery warning light on dash

engine management light on dash

general under body corrosion

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn on edges

subframe has been previously repaired

whole engine covered in oil/diesel

Pass 29 Oct 2018 172,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery warning light on dash

both front outer sills have been repaired but not inappropriately

both front shock absorbers corroded

both front tyres worn

catalytic converter has signs of repair but not tampered with

engine oil leak at top and rear of engine

exhaust heat shield loose

general under body corrosion

slight exhaust gas leak at join of catalytic converter

slight play in offside inner steering arm

subframe has been repaired but no inappropriately

Fail 18 Oct 2018 172,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery warning light on dash

both front outer sills have been repaired but not inappropriately

both front shock absorbers corroded

both front tyres worn

catalytic converter has signs of repair but not tampered with

engine oil leak at top and rear of engine

exhaust heat shield loose

general under body corrosion

slight exhaust gas leak at join of catalytic converter

slight play in offside inner steering arm

subframe has been repaired but no inappropriately

Fail 3 Oct 2018 172,541 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe at side of fuel tank to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint moving around in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery warning light on dash

both front shock absorbers corroded

catalytic converter has signs of repair but not tampered with

engine oil leak at top and rear of engine

exhaust heat shield loose

general under body corrosion

service brake performance was poor and only just passed brake test

slight play in offside inner steering arm joint

subframe has been repaired on nearside but not inappropriately

Pass 17 Oct 2017 159,368 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management and battery light on dash

engine oil leak at rear and top of engine

offside front inner steering arm has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 11 Oct 2017 159,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management and battery light on dash

engine oil leak at rear and top of engine

offside front inner steering arm has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 18 Oct 2016 149,740 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened load sensing valve (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both flex to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre bald on shoulders

offside rear brake has slight bind

timing belt cover broken and parts missing

Fail 31 Mar 2016 149,714 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cil (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened rear balance valve (3.6.A.2b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre is bald on edges

timing belt cover broken and parts missing

Fail 2 Sep 2015 149,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts to rear fouling exhaust (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected cap missing (1.9.3b)

hole in offside sill

no brake check due to pipes

rear spare wheel carrier loose

no exhaust emissions done

Pass 18 Aug 2014 136,678 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake pipes heavely greased

o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inner/outer edges

tow bar socket tied tied up

Pass 12 Aug 2013 122,046 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes have been greased

rear arm bushes slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2012 115,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 108,394 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 101,192 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 95,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 87,988 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 87,986 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 62,307 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 55,666 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 NLU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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