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DK03 OSY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,366 mi
Last recorded103,366 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 103,366 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 97,019 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,012 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,677 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 92,673 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 May 2014 89,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front discs corroded.

middle exhaust rubber hanger split, but exhaust is still secure.

nearside front drive shaft oil seal leaking very slightly.

offside front indicator lens cracked.

offside rear lens cracked.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,178 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,458 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 17 Apr 2012 79,458 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,927 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 72,927 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,825 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 66,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,278 miles

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

rear floor has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,969 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight movement in steering column lower joint

Pass 2 May 2007 39,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,972 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 OSY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK03 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

DK03 OSY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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