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BT03 XHP

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

202,042 mi
Last recorded202,042 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XHP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 202,042 miles

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

engine oil leak

offside front wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2015 201,761 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine oil leak

offside front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2014 189,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 189,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 175,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 175,815 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 158,169 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 158,169 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 141,041 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 141,041 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010
Fail 27 Mar 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009
Pass 31 Mar 2008 97,121 miles

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Fail 31 Mar 2008 97,121 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,404 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 XHP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XHP, 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 XHP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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