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DK03 OTR

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

136,315 mi
Last recorded136,315 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 136,315 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split - no play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edge - close to chords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 136,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split - no play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edge - close to chords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 131,275 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bush worn

Nearside Rear Axle bush worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 123,728 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 123,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,112 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 107,017 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 90,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,722 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2018
Pass 23 May 2017 60,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,910 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,640 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,120 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 54,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,190 miles

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

O/s/f door mirror casing damaged

Rear belts removed

Rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Rear seats removed

Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,190 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/s/f door mirror casing damaged

Rear belts removed

Rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Rear seats removed

Fuel system repaired with inadequate tubing not fuel pipe

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,193 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,170 miles

rear exhaust rubber perrished

Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear exhaust rubber perrished

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,547 miles

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

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

steering rack has a pipe which is rusty fitted onto the rack

Fail 14 Apr 2009 39,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

steering rack has a pipe which is rusty fitted onto the rack

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,971 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 30,276 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 30,276 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R DOOR DOES NOT OPEN

REAR TYRES ON 3mm

Pass 25 May 2006 21,630 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 OTR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 OTR, 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 OTR registered?

DK03 OTR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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