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BT03 XSP

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,737 mi
Last recorded156,737 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 156,737 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 153,476 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 153,468 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 151,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 149,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 144,890 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 144,888 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings panel to body out riger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked inner clip loose (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both rear perishing (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 140,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 128,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,031 miles

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Jul 2012 127,024 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jul 2011 119,561 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)

offside front tyre cracking lightly in all places.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 119,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

offside front tyre cracking lightly in all places.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,045 miles

both front brake discs lightly corroding.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 108,017 miles

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

both front brake discs lightly corroding.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,441 miles

exhaust thin + corroded

front brake discs corroded + worn

Fail 10 Jul 2009 89,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust thin + corroded

front brake discs corroded + worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 83,438 miles

slight play in steering rack ball joint

wear on front brake discs

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,159 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,727 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 XSP 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 70%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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