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LW03 ZWV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center stop not working

Fail 5 Oct 2015

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

center stop not working

Pass 3 Oct 2014 142,637 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked 2005

Fail 29 Sep 2014 142,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked 2005

Pass 7 Sep 2013 132,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 132,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 121,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011

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

windscreen cracked but not affecting forward vision of road

Fail 16 Jun 2011

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

crack in zone 'a' of windscreen but not affecting forward vision of the road

nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split and leaking grease

offside door mirror glass cracked but still gives adequate rear view of the road

Fail 19 Apr 2011

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

crack in zone 'a' of windscreen but affecting forward vision of the raod

engine oil leak

nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split and leaking grease

spare tyre defalted

Pass 5 Mar 2010
Fail 2 Mar 2010

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

vehicle milage display is blank / not working

Fail 23 Jan 2009

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009
Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,382 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006

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

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

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

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

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 ZWV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

LW03 ZWV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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