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HS03 SDY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,438 mi
Last recorded151,438 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 SDY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 151,438 miles

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

SLIGHT DISTORTION OFF/SIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 31 Aug 2019 151,438 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT CAT (6.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT DISTORTION OFF/SIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 24 Aug 2018 141,069 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 141,069 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both side doors don't open

Pass 30 Aug 2017 137,145 miles

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

both headlights in poor condition

drivers door in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2016 134,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 134,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 131,370 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 131,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 125,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 125,609 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 117,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 29 Aug 2013 117,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 3 Sep 2012 108,451 miles

n/s/ sliding door has accident damage

Fail 3 Sep 2012 108,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s/ sliding door has accident damage

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,725 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom swivels bolts damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2010 79,044 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 79,044 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 60,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,533 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,451 miles

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

N/s rear tyre at 2mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2007 32,451 miles

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

N/s rear tyre at 2mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,822 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 SDY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HS03 SDY, 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 HS03 SDY registered?

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

Is HS03 SDY safe to buy?

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