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DC03 BYA

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 BYA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2024

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

small hole nearside c.v boot

small holes both front chassis outriggers and rear undersills

some play nearside top strut mount

Pass 23 May 2023

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both top strut mountings getting corroded

small hole nearside outer c.v boot

some corrosion both front understeps and rear undersills

Fail 23 May 2023

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both top strut mountings getting corroded

small hole nearside outer c.v boot

some corrosion both front understeps and rear undersills

Pass 9 Jun 2022

some corrosion rear under and outer sills

Pass 26 Oct 2021
Fail 26 Oct 2021

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020
Fail 19 Oct 2020

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

different size tyres on front and rear axles

non commercial tyres fitted on both rear wheels

Fail 11 Oct 2019

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

different size tyres on front and rear axles

non commercial tyres fitted on both rear wheels

Pass 9 Oct 2018

different size tyres on front and rear axle

front sub frame rusty

non commercial tyres fitted on rear axle

Pass 9 Oct 2017
Fail 7 Oct 2017

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

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015
Fail 6 Oct 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014
Fail 7 Oct 2014

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013
Pass 4 Sep 2012
Pass 3 Aug 2011
Fail 29 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010
Fail 2 Aug 2010

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,911 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 26,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,308 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,178 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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DC03 BYA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DC03 BYA, 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 DC03 BYA registered?

DC03 BYA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DC03 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 BYA shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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