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LW03 NWS

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,604 mi
Last recorded86,604 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 NWS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 86,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 81,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 78,674 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 78,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 77,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,012 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 74,012 miles

Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,751 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack slightly damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 66,751 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack slightly damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both side repeaters faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,924 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Slight under body deterioration.

nearside front tyre perished.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 61,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Slight under body deterioration.

nearside front tyre perished.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,031 miles

nearside rear tyre worn 2mm 205/65/15

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,352 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust has minor leak of gases at rear silencer

Fail 15 Jun 2015 54,351 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust has minor leak of gases at rear silencer

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,285 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2014 51,285 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2013 48,078 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on suspension springs

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

Fail 29 May 2013 48,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on suspension springs

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,107 miles

damage to nearside rear door

play in steering

Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,107 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

damage to nearside rear door

play in steering

Pass 25 May 2011 42,952 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 42,952 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,011 miles

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

rear number plate distoting

small cuts in nearside rear seatbelt

Fail 3 Jun 2010 40,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

rear number plate distoting

small cuts in nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 20 May 2009 34,503 miles

damage to nearside front wheel rim

wear on discs

wear on tyres

Fail 18 May 2009 34,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

damage to nearside front wheel rim

wear on discs

wear on tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,866 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 29,866 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,643 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 26,643 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,114 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 18,797 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake performance lower than average for this type of vehicle

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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LW03 NWS is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LW03 NWS, 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 LW03 NWS registered?

LW03 NWS is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is LW03 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 NWS shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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