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EU03 ZVX

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,606 mi
Last recorded165,606 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZVX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 165,606 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 165,606 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended lap belt anchor not visible has been pushed through seat. Not tested (7.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated casing perishing splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner body sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 158,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 158,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 154,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre perished

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 154,656 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre perished

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 150,613 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Front macpherson strut upper mounting brackets corroded

Gearbox mounting bracket corroded

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated resulting in movement but not excessive

Steering column bearing worn

Fail 15 Jul 2016 150,612 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake hoses perished

Front macpherson strut upper mounting brackets corroded

Gearbox mounting bracket corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated resulting in movement but not excessive

Steering column bearing worn

Pass 15 Jul 2015 142,836 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 134,517 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 160,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 160,367 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 124,757 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 118,715 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 112,467 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2009 106,100 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 106,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight damage to o/s/r body.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,919 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,072 miles

n/s/r tail light lense split

Fail 27 Feb 2006 43,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tail light lense split

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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EU03 ZVX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU03 ZVX, 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 EU03 ZVX registered?

EU03 ZVX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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