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SL03 WAE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,533 mi
Last recorded102,533 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 WAE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2019 102,533 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front and rear of o/s sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cooliant leak from engine

Pass 31 Dec 2018 98,457 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front sub frame corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2018 98,458 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 94,301 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

advisory rubber pipes to fuel neck pipes perished

Pass 29 Dec 2016 88,208 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 88,208 miles

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar at lsv (3.3.A.2)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,266 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 81,268 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn both outers (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,028 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 69,424 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,810 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,416 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 54,416 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,736 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,088 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,765 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,747 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,122 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 22,122 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SL03 WAE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL03 WAE, 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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SL03 WAE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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