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NL03 XGH

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,022 mi
Last recorded167,022 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 XGH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 167,022 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 166,817 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 153,447 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 153,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 140,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 126,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 121,670 miles

wear to front discs

wear to front pads

wear to wiper blades

Pass 19 Aug 2011 114,872 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 114,872 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 104,638 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 104,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 85,417 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 82,202 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 62,762 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,580 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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NL03 XGH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL03 XGH, 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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NL03 XGH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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