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LW03 NWT

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,924 mi
Last recorded76,924 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 75,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak noted

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged two times rear seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 75,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak noted

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged two times rear seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,807 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 71,807 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,936 miles

Nearside Front Slight play on inner rack

Offside Front Slight play on inner rack

Fail 2 Nov 2018 68,936 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure £71.04 + VAT for hanlde (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play on inner rack

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight play on inner rack

Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,553 miles

Offside mirror glass lose

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,704 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery security poor

handbrake cable insecure (repaired)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 61,704 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery security poor

handbrake cable insecure (repaired)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,526 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

damage to n/s rear of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2014 55,523 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

damage to n/s rear of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,368 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,364 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 3 May 2012 47,926 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 47,925 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 46,337 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,637 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,887 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 26,920 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 26,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,337 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 19,316 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 NWT is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NWT, 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 NWT registered?

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

Is LW03 NWT safe to buy?

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