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HS03 EEF

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 EEF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2024

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 165,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 160,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 156,218 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 156,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 153,124 miles

Front Both brake wear wires rubbing on the wheels

Fuel pipe chafing cable tied together (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 153,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength McPherson strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing cable tied together (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake wear wires rubbing on front wheels

Pass 15 Oct 2019 149,409 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel pipe chafing fuel pipes cable tied (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front strut top mount corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 145,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 140,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear rear exhaust rubber broken on rear box

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 134,434 miles

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2016 131,412 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 131,412 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 126,113 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 120,170 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 109,042 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)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 109,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2011

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

Spare tyre defective

speedo unreadable.

Pass 13 Aug 2011

Spare tyre defective

speedo unreadable.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,862 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,845 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 60,795 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,332 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,421 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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HS03 EEF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HS03 EEF, 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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HS03 EEF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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