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GF03 JWC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,995 mi
Last recorded161,995 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 JWC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 161,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 150,257 miles

Oil leak Engine and gearbox area. ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 150,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Engine and gearbox area. ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 138,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 138,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 128,346 miles

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

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

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

wipers do not auto park, but can be stopped at the correct resting position

Fail 15 Dec 2015 128,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

wipers do not auto park, but can be stopped at the correct resting position

Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,707 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 107,686 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 107,329 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 107,326 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 97,101 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,446 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 86,749 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 84,891 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 84,891 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 83,096 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in the steering offside

Fail 13 Mar 2007 61,629 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,629 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,007 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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GF03 JWC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver 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 GF03 JWC, 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 GF03 JWC registered?

GF03 JWC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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