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FX03 SYJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,465 mi
Last recorded152,465 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 SYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 152,465 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 152,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 149,013 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 149,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 143,942 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Oil leak.

Rear load area boarded out.

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 143,942 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Oil leak.

Rear load area boarded out.

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 139,553 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pad waring wires broken.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil filler cap missing.

Oil leak

Rear load area boarded out.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 139,533 miles

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

Brake pad waring wires broken.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil filler cap missing.

Oil leak

Rear load area boarded out.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 135,709 miles

Brake pad warning wires broken

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

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

Offside sliding door exterior handle inoperative

Oil cap missing

Oil leak

Rear load area boarded out

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 135,709 miles

Brake pad warning wires broken

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

Offside sliding door exterior handle inoperative

Oil cap missing

Oil leak

Rear load area boarded out

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 132,089 miles

Brake pad warning wires broken.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear of van boarded out.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 132,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad warning wires broken.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear of van boarded out.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 126,418 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front reg plate cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2011 126,418 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake discs lipped and worn

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2010 109,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009
Pass 6 Aug 2008
Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,672 miles

o/s rear handbrake cable worn

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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FX03 SYJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FX03 SYJ, 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 FX03 SYJ registered?

FX03 SYJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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