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MC03 EXL

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,137 mi
Last recorded99,137 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 EXL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,137 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 99,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency low just passed

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,838 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed loose (6.2.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 88,703 miles

Battery insecure no fixing fitted (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working high level not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed loose (6.2.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,046 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 77,046 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 67,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 52,750 miles

windscreen scratched

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s front door check strap broken

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,227 miles

FRONT BRAKE WARNING WIRE ADRIFT

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOP

OFFSIDE FRONT STRAP SNAPPED

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 42,226 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

FRONT BRAKE WARNING WIRE ADRIFT

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOP

OFFSIDE FRONT STRAP SNAPPED

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

UNABLE TO CHECK EMISSIONS BUE TO EXHAUST

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,293 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 33,292 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,176 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 20 May 2010 32,155 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,768 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 3,023 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006

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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MC03 EXL 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 61.1%.

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 MC03 EXL, 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 MC03 EXL registered?

MC03 EXL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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