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FV03 GFK

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,553 mi
Last recorded176,553 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 GFK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2020 176,553 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 173,901 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 173,886 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 19 Jul 2018 170,811 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 170,785 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 169,320 miles

Front subframe corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 166,587 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust coroding

Fail 14 Jul 2016 166,587 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust coroding

Pass 23 Jul 2015 160,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 154,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 141,831 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 141,831 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 129,626 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2011 122,276 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 28 May 2010 114,579 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 105,698 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 105,698 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 96,113 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 91,707 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 91,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,126 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack.

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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FV03 GFK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White 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 FV03 GFK, 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 FV03 GFK registered?

FV03 GFK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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