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SB03 TLJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,546 mi
Last recorded132,546 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 TLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 132,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 132,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 129,037 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 129,033 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 119,781 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 119,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 115,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 115,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 112,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

slight bind o/s/f brake

unable to see brake pads

Pass 19 Nov 2012 109,285 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

osf steering arm slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2012 109,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

osf steering arm slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2011 105,152 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 105,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 102,344 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 102,344 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 97,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 97,867 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 93,887 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,666 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 84,666 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 65,979 miles

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

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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SB03 TLJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB03 TLJ, 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 SB03 TLJ registered?

SB03 TLJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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