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DU03 OTC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,925 mi
Last recorded97,925 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 OTC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 97,925 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,258 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Covers on both door mirrors insecure.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,461 miles

Brake fluid level down.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 94,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Brake fluid level down.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 92,159 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 92,159 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,918 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,777 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 89,777 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 88,189 miles

Condensation in off side head lamp.

Near side mirror cover insecure.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stone damage on both head lamps.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 88,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Condensation in off side head lamp.

Near side mirror cover insecure.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stone damage on both head lamps.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,953 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 83,090 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 83,090 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 56,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,229 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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DU03 OTC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU03 OTC, 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 DU03 OTC registered?

DU03 OTC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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