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PG03 UBW

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 UBW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Jammed under seat, cannot test. (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes completely missing, radius arms may also be damaged. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panels. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes completely missing, radius arms may also be damaged. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panels. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine completely covered with oil at back. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small play in steering rack ,both sides.

Pass 28 Nov 2017

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Small movement in lower arm bushes offside and nearside front.

Fail 28 Nov 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 14 h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Small movement in lower arm bushes offside and nearside front.

Pass 30 Nov 2015

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65hr14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 126,171 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both wing mirrors slightly insecure

n/s/r lamp broken

Fail 24 Nov 2014 125,930 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both wing mirrors slightly insecure

n/s/r lamp broken

Pass 26 Nov 2013 114,400 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f door lock faulty

Fail 23 Nov 2013 114,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f door lock faulty

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 104,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/r slide door not opening

Fail 24 Oct 2012 104,185 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/r slide door not opening

Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,397 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

front wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 16 Nov 2011 92,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

front wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

There is a oil leak.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 80,642 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

There is a oil leak.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,147 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

accident damage to n/s/f wing

n/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge(unevenly)

o/s/f door mirror cover broken and insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2009 67,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

accident damage to n/s/f wing

n/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge(unevenly)

o/s/f door mirror cover broken and insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2008 57,939 miles

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

n/s/f indicator slightly insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2007 48,880 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 48,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,152 miles

spare wheel damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2006 37,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

spare wheel damaged.

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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PG03 UBW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PG03 UBW, 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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PG03 UBW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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