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HD52 KOV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 KOV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside mirror loose

Fail 26 Mar 2026

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside mirror loose

Pass 31 Mar 2025 117,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn bald on inner and outer edges and perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Lower nearside and offside rear panel slightly holed and corroded (not a prescribed area)

Pass 27 Mar 2024

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Rear Lower inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on inner edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Rear Lower inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge cuts/splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge cuts/splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 111,004 miles

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

Nearside Front door difficult to open from outside

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))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 111,004 miles

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

Nearside Front door difficult to open from outside

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 106,440 miles

Nearside Front 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 101,442 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 101,442 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,238 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 96,232 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,840 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center welds broken and slight blow from that join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,839 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 75,839 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,845 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 67,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 59,267 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,267 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,783 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,252 miles

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

nsf brake binding slightly.

rear brakes sqealing heavily.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,856 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 47,856 miles

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 45,595 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,595 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,491 miles

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

o/s wing mirror cover damaged

underside of vehicle muddy

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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HD52 KOV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HD52 KOV, 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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HD52 KOV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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