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BT03 XSR

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

137,800 mi
Last recorded137,800 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 137,800 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 137,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 127,322 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 124,773 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 124,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 120,779 miles

oil leak

sills

Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,414 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

o/s n/s rear souspension arm bushes worn

Fail 30 Oct 2017 115,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,798 miles

front subframe and x member corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2016 110,798 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front subframe and x member corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 106,888 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 106,888 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 101,886 miles

both front shockers damp

front discs corroded

o/s cv boot

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 101,886 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

o/s cv boot

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,307 miles

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

Oil leak

rear trail arm bushesworn

Fail 29 Oct 2012 87,330 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

exaust corroded

front reg plate cracked

rear trail arm bushes worn

Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,330 miles

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

exaust corroded

front reg plate cracked

rear trail arm bushes worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,001 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 81,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,410 miles

advise drivers wiper rubber split onends

advise left front wheel archliner loose

Fail 23 Aug 2010 75,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise drivers wiper rubber split onends

advise left front wheel archliner loose

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,139 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,831 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 65,831 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 56,372 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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 56,372 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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,428 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 XSR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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