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NG03 ADU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 ADU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2016

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Emissions test not carried out due exhaust leak and excess smoke

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

Nearside wing mirror plastic broken, mirror cracked

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front rack end play

both front tires worn on edges

brake pedal provision pad wearing on the sides

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2016

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Emissions test not carried out due exhaust leak and excess smoke

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside wing mirror plastic broken, mirror cracked

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front rack end play

Offside number plate light dim

both front tires worn on edges

brake pedal provision pad wearing on the sides

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 208,284 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 177,588 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen has damage at bottom of screen

Fail 17 May 2013 177,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen has damage at bottom of screen

Pass 18 May 2012 152,878 miles

Indicator stick slight worn

N/s number plate light dim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2012 152,878 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Indicator stick slight worn

N/s number plate light dim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2011 143,053 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 143,053 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 May 2010 126,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 126,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 119,425 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 119,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 108,394 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 101,492 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 101,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning wires broken

nearside front headlamp chipped and condsated

offside front inner arch trim loose

Pass 14 Apr 2006 74,240 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 74,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf and osf brake discs slightly lipped

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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NG03 ADU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NG03 ADU, 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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NG03 ADU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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