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KD03 NLN

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 NLN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025

n/s head light loose

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

rear trailing arm bushes split

Fail 8 Oct 2025

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

n/s head light loose

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 23 Aug 2024

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel filter damp

o/s outer sill getting rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2024

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel filter damp

o/s outer sill getting rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Aug 2023

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s outer sill getting rusty

o/s/r closing panel rusty

rear trailing arm bushes split

Fail 24 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs rusty on inner edge

o/s outer sill getting rusty

o/s/r closing panel rusty

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 20 Aug 2021

Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 95,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,720 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,677 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016

both front discs rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2016

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

both front discs rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,087 miles

205/65/15

added 1.5 litre of oil

both rear tyres just above 3mm tread

o/s/r reversing lamp not working

Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,087 miles

205/65/15

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

added 1.5 litre of oil

both rear tyres just above 3mm tread

o/s/r reversing lamp not working

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,369 miles

205/65/15

Added 1 litre of 10-40 oil

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,575 miles

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

advise to secure nearside front bumper end

rear tyres in poor condition,..tyre treads just legal.

spare tyre worn

Fail 10 Aug 2010 40,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise to secure nearside front bumper end

rear tyres in poor condition,..tyre treads just legal.

spare tyre worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,650 miles

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

nearside front bumper insecure

rear tyre treads low

Fail 24 Jun 2009 34,641 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

nearside front bumper insecure

rear tyre treads low

Pass 7 May 2008 24,463 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,167 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 15,351 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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KD03 NLN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KD03 NLN, 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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KD03 NLN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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