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GJ03 UYC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,322 mi
Last recorded212,322 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 UYC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 212,322 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight under body corrosion present in areas

Pass 9 Mar 2024

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

welded repairs have been undersealed

Fail 8 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under vehicle soiled

Pass 27 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corrosion present

Pass 7 Dec 2021

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tail pipe corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill(centre) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective corroded but still secure ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,120 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension starting to rust

spare tyre worn

Fail 7 Jun 2018 83,119 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension starting to rust

spare tyre worn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,498 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 76,434 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,344 miles

FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

NEARSIDE FRONT CV GAITER DETERIORATING

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,267 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

NEARSIDE FRONT CV GAITER DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE FRONT CV GAITER NOT FULLY SECURED STAYING IN POSITION DURING LOCK TO LOCK CHECK

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tailpipe missing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,429 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,559 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside and nearside front indicator bulbs fading

Pass 9 Feb 2012 43,994 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,774 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 37,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,972 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,691 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,527 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 12,125 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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GJ03 UYC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ03 UYC, 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 GJ03 UYC registered?

GJ03 UYC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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