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PL03 ZDC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025

Central Rear stoplight not working

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

no reverse light

Fail 29 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear stoplight not working

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

no reverse light

Pass 16 Oct 2024

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear stoplight not working

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

no reverse light

Fail 14 Oct 2024

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Rear stoplight not working

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no reverse light

Pass 20 Oct 2023 59,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 59,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 55,143 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 55,143 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,228 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,533 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,787 miles

Both top mount supports have surface corrosion

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,963 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Both brake pipe joining union's corroded

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear flexi brake hose ferrule's corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 44,963 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Both brake pipe joining union's corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear flexi brake hose ferrule's corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,370 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

exhaust rubbers perrished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,771 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 41,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,716 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 39,668 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,331 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,053 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,732 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 32,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,227 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 30,227 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,046 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

power steering pipe hanging down under vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2008 26,046 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

power steering pipe hanging down under vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,752 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 18,665 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 ZDC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PL03 ZDC, 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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PL03 ZDC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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