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MK03 OSJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 OSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearing limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 101,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 98,222 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 95,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 95,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 90,616 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 90,642 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 83,965 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,534 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,295 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 70,295 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,130 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 64,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,969 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front door mirror housing damaged.

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 57,969 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front door mirror housing damaged.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 52,300 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,309 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,897 miles

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

high level brake inop

Pass 10 May 2011 37,500 miles

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

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

both front discs pitted

front number plate cracked

service light on

Fail 10 May 2011 37,500 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front discs pitted

front number plate cracked

service light on

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,970 miles

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

nearside front tyre has small spilt in tread.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,246 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,055 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play offside rackend

Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,848 miles

nearside front door dented and nearside front wheel trim missing

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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MK03 OSJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MK03 OSJ, 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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MK03 OSJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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