CarVerify

Free Car Check

J400 RHM

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests36 (17 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate47.2%

Mileage

88,843 mi
Last recorded88,843 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 RHM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 19 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2024 88,843 miles

Central Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point back wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back wheel jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn pinch bolt insacure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 87,108 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 87,108 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired broken bolt into floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened strut top mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area front and centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear slight age cracking

high level brake light inop

Fail 13 Feb 2023 87,097 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 85,859 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 85,781 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting NS sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,715 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 83,678 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened outer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jackin point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jackin piont (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 82,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 82,014 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 76,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 76,860 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 72,943 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 72,942 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,974 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,974 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 69,970 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers floor (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired drivers floor (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

signs of oil/fuel around engine. no visible fuel leak seen

Fail 5 Apr 2017 69,970 miles

Central Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 69,933 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working high level brake lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers foot well has holes within 30cm of the front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking fuel dripping off sump, possibly from high pressure pump area behind timing belt covers. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 65,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 65,158 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 60,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,406 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 56,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,929 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011

nearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm

play in offside front track steering arm

slight leak from fuel tank

Fail 7 Jul 2011

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm

play in offside front track steering arm

slight leak from fuel tank

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,065 miles

Front centre seatbelt not tested due to buckle missing

Offside washer jet not operating fully.

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,062 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front centre seatbelt not tested due to buckle missing

Offside washer jet not operating fully.

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 38,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,683 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,819 miles

top rear door brake lamp not working

Pass 1 Sep 2006 89,854 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
Full Citroen Dispatch reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J400 RHM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.2%.

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 J400 RHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J400 RHM?

You can check the full history of J400 RHM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J400 RHM registered?

J400 RHM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is J400 RHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 RHM shows 36 tests with a 47.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J400 RHM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J400 RHM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.