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DA03 ATU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,251 mi
Last recorded157,251 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ATU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 157,251 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 157,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 139,931 miles

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

exhaust center and back deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2013 139,931 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust center and back deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2011 139,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 139,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 111,470 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn on outer edge

front registration plate delaminating

front tyres worn

transmission oil leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2010 111,470 miles

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn on outer edge

front registration plate delaminating

front tyres worn

transmission oil leaks

Pass 31 Jan 2009 90,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 62,940 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 62,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,689 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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DA03 ATU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DA03 ATU, 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 DA03 ATU registered?

DA03 ATU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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