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PL03 ZCF

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,259 mi
Last recorded116,259 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 ZCF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 116,259 miles

Nearside Front gearbox mount corroded

vehicle not fitted from factory with front antiroll bar

Fail 13 Sep 2018 116,187 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front gearbox mount corroded

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

vehicle not fitted from factory with front antiroll bar

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,661 miles

Front Anti roll ... checked on manufacturers parts site , this vehicle was manufactured without an antiroll bar fitted ,(Ref Richard MPD)

Nearside Front cv boot loose on joint

some rust front subframe

some rust front subframe

Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,229 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,230 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 88,942 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,871 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 69,667 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,667 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,310 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 59,395 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,291 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,450 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,957 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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PL03 ZCF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PL03 ZCF, 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 PL03 ZCF registered?

PL03 ZCF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is PL03 ZCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 ZCF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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