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CU03 ZXX

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,681 mi
Last recorded161,681 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 ZXX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 161,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 161,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 143,652 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers outer door handle faulty

nearside washer jet not working

Fail 17 Mar 2014 143,652 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

drivers outer door handle faulty

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 15 Mar 2013 132,477 miles

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

compensating valve damp

driver seat slight play

drivers doors stiff to open

exhaust rusty

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2012 122,756 miles

near side front hose perishing

coolent leak from offside of engine

drivers seat runners feel slightly loose

near side front inner cv gator perishing

offside front brake hose splitting

oil seapage from offside of engine

Fail 20 Mar 2012 122,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolent leak from offside of engine

drivers seat runners feel slightly loose

near side front hose perishing

near side front inner cv gator perishing

offside front brake hose splitting

oil seapage from offside of engine

Pass 8 Feb 2011 110,848 miles

corrosion on front discs

few small marks on windscreen none to excess

near side rear door not side door 1 of 2 securing device missing door opens and closes secure

off side front flexi perished

off side rear wheel bearing not checked

Fail 7 Feb 2011 110,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on front discs

few small marks on windscreen none to excess

near side rear door not side door 1 of 2 securing device missing door opens and closes secure

off side front flexi perished

off side rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 27 Jan 2010 103,584 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 95,001 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 95,001 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 87,501 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 87,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 90,224 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 70,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 55,502 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 ZXX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CU03 ZXX, 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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What year was CU03 ZXX registered?

CU03 ZXX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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