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FP03 JWE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 JWE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake imbalance borderline pass

front brake pads appear low

nearside front outer sill corroded and weak

offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2017

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front upper strut mounting heavily corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front upper strut mounting heavily corroded

offside mirror in very poor condition

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

front subframe corroded in places

o/s/front rack end ball joint slight play

o/s/front track rod end dust cover perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

front subframe corroded in places

o/s/front rack end ball joint slight play

o/s/front track rod end dust cover perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014

rear springs heavily corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear springs heavily corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013

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

front number plate in poor condition

rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

engine fault light is on

front number plate in poor condition

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012

front discs worn

nearside handbrake slow to operate

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2012

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

front discs worn

nearside handbrake slow to operate

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2011

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

exhaust fouling on floor in several places

nearside handbrake slow ot operate

offside rackend ball joint has slight play

offside wishbone rear bush slight movement

Fail 15 Apr 2011

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

exhaust fouling on floor in several places

nearside handbrake slow ot operate

offside rackend ball joint has slight play

offside wishbone rear bush slight movement

Pass 21 Apr 2010

near side sill lip dented

slight play off side inner rack

Fail 19 Apr 2010

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side sill lip dented

slight play off side inner rack

Pass 28 Apr 2009

near side rear tyre close to markers

near side sill lip dented

off side front indicator starting to show white light

slight play off side track rod end

very slight brake bind off side front brake

Fail 28 Apr 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR EXHAUST FITTED BADLY / TO CLOSE TO OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE

near side rear tyre close to markers

near side sill lip dented

off side front indicator starting to show white light

slight play off side track rod end

very slight brake bind off side front brake

Pass 14 Apr 2008

brake pedal rubber slight wear

front brake discs worn

slight play to near side front wheel bearing

slight play to off side steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2008

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

brake pedal rubber slight wear

front brake discs worn

slight play to near side front wheel bearing

slight play to off side steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2007 112,173 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake pedal antislip worn

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Apr 2007 112,173 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake pedal antislip worn

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2006 91,971 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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FP03 JWE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FP03 JWE, 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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FP03 JWE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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