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OW03 OTP

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,460 mi
Last recorded185,460 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 OTP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 185,460 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 185,438 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn nearside/offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 177,788 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

horn sounds slightly harsh

vehicle under body heavily covered in engine oil

Fail 10 Nov 2017 177,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

horn sounds slightly harsh

vehicle under body heavily covered in engine oil

Pass 28 Nov 2016 158,707 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 158,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 147,409 miles

Front discs rusty

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 146,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 133,732 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

different tyres fitted front and rear

Fail 14 Sep 2009 133,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

different tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 8 May 2008 125,118 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 110,856 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 110,856 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 84,259 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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OW03 OTP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OW03 OTP, 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 OW03 OTP registered?

OW03 OTP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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