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MT03 EXN

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,264 mi
Last recorded140,264 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 EXN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 140,264 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 140,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 134,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 129,877 miles

oil leak

play detected at offside inner steering joint

Fail 16 Sep 2015 129,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

play detected at offside inner steering joint

Pass 27 Oct 2014 122,930 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 122,917 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 114,615 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 114,615 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,637 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS HEAVY COROSION TREATMENT REQD

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OIL LEVEL LOW

Fail 28 Sep 2012 102,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS HEAVY COROSION TREATMENT REQD

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 30 Sep 2011 99,781 miles

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

offside front mirror damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2011 99,781 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

offside front mirror damaged

offside front window damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2010 93,027 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,326 miles

N/S/R DOOR LATCH MISSING

N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP

O/S/DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

O/S/R TAIL LIGHT IS DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING RACKEND

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER SECURED WITH CHAIN

Fail 25 Aug 2009 80,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S/R DOOR LATCH MISSING

N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP

O/S/DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

O/S/R TAIL LIGHT IS DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING RACKEND

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER SECURED WITH CHAIN

Pass 16 May 2008 74,187 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 68,237 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,237 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,362 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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MT03 EXN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT03 EXN, 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 MT03 EXN registered?

MT03 EXN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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