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MA03 OUJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 OUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018

o/s/f brake disc is scored

o/s/f brake imbalance evident of 25%. recommend inspection

o/s/r brake imbalance evident of 29%. recommend inspection

radiator crossmember is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

Pass 7 Dec 2016

both front brake hoses have cracking evident

both rear shock absorbers have misting of oil evident. recommend renewal

front radiator crossmember is heavily corroded

imbalance eviodent on rear braking system. recommend inspection

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyre treads are worn low. recommend renewal

n/s/f outer c.v gaiter is deterioted

Pass 23 Nov 2015

both front brake hoses have cracking evident

n/s/f outer c.v gaiter is deteriated

o/s/r tyre tread is wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear & offside rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2013

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear & offside rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2012
Fail 6 Nov 2012

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,463 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,371 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 71,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,968 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 55,716 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,615 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 49,426 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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MA03 OUJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MA03 OUJ, 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 MA03 OUJ registered?

MA03 OUJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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