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DK03 OSP

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

56,472 mi
Last recorded56,472 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 OSP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,472 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 46,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 35,932 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 35,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 26,291 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,136 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 21,136 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 21,136 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 16,344 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 5,675 miles

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

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

fuel filler hoses are badly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2015 5,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

crankshaft pulley excessively worn

fuel filler hoses are badly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2014

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

n/s head light stone chip

Fail 26 Jun 2014

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s head light stone chip

Pass 4 Jul 2013

Chip in nearside headlamp

Exhaust in poor condition and slightly loose

Fuel filler tubes in very poor condition

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

Odometer faulty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside lower arm bushes

Vehicle tested with four passenger seats fitted

screen slightly scratched

Fail 3 Jul 2013

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Chip in nearside headlamp

Exhaust in poor condition and slightly loose

Fuel filler tubes in very poor condition

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

Odometer faulty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside lower arm bushes

Vehicle tested with four passenger seats fitted

screen slightly scratched

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,002 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 86,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,690 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 72,198 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,126 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,300 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,742 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,006 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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DK03 OSP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DK03 OSP, 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 DK03 OSP registered?

DK03 OSP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is DK03 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 OSP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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