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BT03 XHS

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2023

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2022
Pass 11 Jan 2021
Pass 13 Nov 2019

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

Pass 22 Nov 2018
Pass 24 Oct 2017

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE DRIVESHAFT OUTER C.V BOOT DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 21 Oct 2016 96,996 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 15 Oct 2016 96,983 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 31 Oct 2015 89,780 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,023 miles

both front flexible brake hoses cracking/perishing

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

front tyres wearing off on outer edges

rear axle beam mounting bushes deteriorating/unbonding

Pass 18 May 2013 81,969 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 77,891 miles

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

both front brake flexey hoses starting to crack

both rear tyres wearing close to tread bars

Pass 23 May 2012 77,891 miles

both front brake flexey hoses starting to crack

both rear tyres wearing close to tread bars

Fail 23 May 2011 73,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing close to tread bars

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2011 73,489 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to tread bars

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,000 miles

brake pads not checked

Fail 27 Oct 2008 61,195 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,195 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,285 miles

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,967 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 XHS is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 XHS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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