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DK03 OTB

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests37 (25 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 May 2025

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

chip in screen

Pass 3 May 2024 152,439 miles

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 152,439 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 149,613 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 147,578 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 147,578 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 146,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 146,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 142,974 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 131,355 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 130,962 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 120,423 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 120,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,228 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,650 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,737 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,618 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 162,457 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,564 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,744 miles

Near side front bumper damaged/loose.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 38,744 miles

Near side front bumper damaged/loose.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,905 miles

Front bumper insecure

both rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Fail 26 Apr 2012 35,905 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

both rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,374 miles

rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Fail 26 Apr 2011 33,374 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,230 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 29,189 miles

Fuel tank filer tube rubber connectors are perishing.Advise replacement A.S.A.P.

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,189 miles

Fuel tank filer tube rubber connectors are perishing.Advise replacement A.S.A.P.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,022 miles

Fuel tank filler hoses cracked, not leaking, advise replacement

Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,521 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 22,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,870 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OTB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

DK03 OTB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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