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SD03 EZL

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,476 mi
Last recorded167,476 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 EZL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 167,476 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 167,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 159,141 miles

Nearside Front Bumper has slight damage

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

Nearside Rear Lamp has slight damage

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

Rear Exhaust box has slight leak of gases

Pass 1 Nov 2018 154,032 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 153,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 153,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 153,798 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 153,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 153,638 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 153,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 152,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 152,557 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 152,557 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 151,362 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger weak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 148,545 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010
Fail 3 Nov 2010

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 123,474 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 123,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 98,622 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,285 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,302 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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SD03 EZL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SD03 EZL, 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 SD03 EZL registered?

SD03 EZL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is SD03 EZL safe to buy?

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