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P17 CMC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,832 mi
Last recorded155,832 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 CMC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 155,832 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 155,832 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 134,005 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 134,005 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 125,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear number plates seperating

n/s/f tyre low on tread

wipers no self park

Pass 8 Jan 2011 125,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates seperating

n/s/f tyre low on tread

wipers no self park

Fail 16 Jan 2010 115,015 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 115,015 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 104,612 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 104,612 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 85,708 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 85,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 84,286 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 84,286 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level very low

Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,474 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 65,564 miles

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

Offside 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)

engine oil level low on dipstick

screenwashers poor

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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P17 CMC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P17 CMC, 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 P17 CMC registered?

P17 CMC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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