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LW03 VKU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,074 mi
Last recorded105,074 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 VKU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 105,074 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 99,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 98,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 95,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,539 miles

Offside Front brake slight binding

Fail 11 Jul 2016 92,539 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,479 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,090 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 87,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,970 miles

near side front tyre perished/side walls

offside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre slighty perished outer sidewall

o/s front tyre slighty perished outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,952 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 80,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 78,201 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,201 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,691 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 75,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,884 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 63,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 52,218 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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LW03 VKU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LW03 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

LW03 VKU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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The MOT history for LW03 VKU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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