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CU03 LJX

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 LJX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022

o/s damage sill and corroded

under sealed

Pass 4 Jun 2021

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2020

Nearside Rear Rear cross member out riggers corroded.

Offside Rear Rear cross member out riggers corroded.

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 9 Jun 2020

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear cross member out riggers corroded.

Offside Rear Rear cross member out riggers corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2019

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge, meets pass criteria

Nearside Rear Lower inner side sill has heavy corrosion

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge, meets pass criteria

Pass 18 Apr 2016

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge, meets pass criteria

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015

rear pipe missing

Fail 11 May 2015

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear pipe missing

Pass 16 May 2014 79,315 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 79,315 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 109,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 109,826 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 103,909 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 May 2012 103,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,093 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 93,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear lens damaged

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,226 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2009 70,226 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,619 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,602 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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CU03 LJX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CU03 LJX, 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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CU03 LJX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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