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GV03 MTE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,091 mi
Last recorded107,091 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 MTE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,091 miles

Brake fluid level low.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters cracking. Advise replacement.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiters perishing.

Pass 7 May 2013

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing more on outer shoulder.

Fail 7 May 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing more on outer shoulder.

Nearside sliding door cannot be fully shut.

Pass 2 May 2012 90,392 miles

Battery insecure.

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 80,432 miles

Nearside mirror cover loose.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,972 miles

Nearside door mirror casing loose.

Nearside rear lamps lens cracked.

Offside of front bumper cracked.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 69,972 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside door mirror casing loose.

Nearside rear lamps lens cracked.

Nearside wiper slightly split.

Offside of front bumper cracked.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 12 May 2009 60,568 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Both reverse lights not working

Centre brake light not working

N/S wing mirror cover is loose

Fail 12 May 2009 60,568 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Both reverse lights not working

Centre brake light not working

N/S wing mirror cover is loose

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,640 miles

N/S sliding door does not open from the outside.

N/S/R and N/S/F tyre treads are wearing low on the outer edge.

O/S/F tyre has a small cut to the outer sidewall.

Fail 24 Apr 2008 50,638 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs are worn.

N/S sliding door does not open from the outside.

N/S/R and N/S/F tyre treads are wearing low on the outer edge.

O/S/F tyre has a small cut to the outer sidewall.

Pass 3 May 2007 40,072 miles

Both front indicators & both side repeaters slightly faded.

Nearside rear loading door can not be opened from outside.

Reverse lights not working.

Slight runout on both front brake discs, (particularly nearside).

Slightly uneven increase/decrease on rear brakes.

Pass 11 May 2006 30,861 miles

Nearside washer jet partly blocked.

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 8 May 2006 30,788 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Reverse lights not working.

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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GV03 MTE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV03 MTE, 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 GV03 MTE registered?

GV03 MTE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is GV03 MTE safe to buy?

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