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HV03 HHS

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,643 mi
Last recorded73,643 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HHS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 73,643 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 32,279 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 32,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,131 miles

both side repeaters amber colour fadding

number plate lamp poor

Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,462 miles

both side repeater lamps amber colour fadding

injector seal blowing

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

offside rear side light could be better

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,239 miles

side repeaters amber colour fadding

some play in steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,902 miles

side repeater bulbs amber colour fadding

Fail 14 Feb 2013 56,852 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

side repeater bulbs amber colour fadding

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,311 miles

offside rear lights have bad earth

some play in offside steering rack tie rod

Fail 8 Mar 2012 52,201 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front flexie brake hose starting to crack and perish

offside rear lights have bad earth

some play in offside steering rack tie rod

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,483 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,985 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 26,985 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 109,179 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Mar 2006 75,866 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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HV03 HHS is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HV03 HHS, 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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HV03 HHS is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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