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RF03 VMV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 VMV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2025

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2024

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Dec 2024

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2023

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022
Pass 13 Dec 2021

Auxilliary belt cracking/perished

Fluid leak, but not excessive From fuel filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Outer Sill - 'bubbling'

Rear No. plate - delaminating

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both - (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside sidelight dim

Rear No. plate, delaminating

Fail 14 Dec 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside sidelight dim

Rear No. plate, delaminating

Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,879 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 105,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2017 101,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r, o/s/f & n/s/f brake hoses perished

Fail 14 Jun 2017 101,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r, o/s/f & n/s/f brake hoses perished

Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,188 miles

heavy corrosion to exhaust.

passangers front door difficult to open from outside.

temporary repairs to centre exhaust sections.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 95,172 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

205/65R15

heavy corrosion to exhaust.

offside rear tyre close to legal limit [3mm].

temporary repairs to centre exhaust sections.

Pass 31 May 2015 86,226 miles

exhaust corroded and repaired

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and has a nail in

Fail 24 May 2015 86,174 miles

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

exhaust corroded and repaired

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and has a nail in

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,954 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2013 78,508 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2012 73,042 miles

centre exhaust section heavily corroded

slight play in steering o/s

smell of fuel under bonnet but no leak at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,888 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 67,888 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 63,286 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,830 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,500 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,599 miles

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

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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RF03 VMV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF03 VMV, 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 RF03 VMV registered?

RF03 VMV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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