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DV03 EWR

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

253,968 mi
Last recorded253,968 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 EWR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 253,968 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 253,968 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp insecure both front (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 231,357 miles

condition off nearside rear light borderline

uneven wear on nearside front tyres borderline

Pass 9 Jun 2014 224,149 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 274,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 264,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

free play detected a steering rack

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2012 264,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

free play detected a steering rack

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2011 253,327 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 235,391 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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DV03 EWR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DV03 EWR, 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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DV03 EWR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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