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DK03 OSZ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,312 mi
Last recorded129,312 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 OSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 129,312 miles

rubber boots perished on nearside and offside front lower ball joints

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Fail 22 May 2017 129,310 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

hand brake on warning light not working

nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads getting low on edges 2/1.6mm

rubber boots perished on nearside and offside front lower ball joints

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Pass 14 May 2016 118,312 miles

o/f inner track rod end has slight play

wind screen wipers do not return to bottom of screen after use do not affect drivers view

Fail 14 May 2016 118,312 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rears (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

wipers wont return to bottom of screen after use

Fail 13 May 2016 118,312 miles

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rears (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

wipers wont return to bottom of screen after use

Pass 15 May 2015 104,901 miles

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Pass 12 May 2014 89,969 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 73,018 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,172 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 46,831 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2011 46,831 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 37,077 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 37,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,937 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 34,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,428 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,396 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,919 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 OSZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

DK03 OSZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 OSZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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