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DK03 OTM

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

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Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024
Pass 7 Sep 2023
Pass 9 Sep 2022
Pass 8 Sep 2021
Pass 10 Sep 2020
Fail 10 Sep 2020

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,853 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish.

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,940 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,576 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 52,573 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel hose to tank cracking in places

o/s/f wing mirror loose but not insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,128 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 51,126 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,518 miles

Fuel pipe going to tank has 2 cracked elbows

OSR tyre cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2011 50,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe going to tank has 2 cracked elbows

OSR tyre cracking

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,695 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,511 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,485 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,214 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 43,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 34,791 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,146 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 25,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 OTM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

DK03 OTM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is DK03 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 OTM shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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