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SM03 KLE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

178,012 mi
Last recorded178,012 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 KLE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 178,012 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 178,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 171,247 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 171,247 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 169,023 miles

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 6 Jan 2016 169,023 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2015 167,342 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s front inner sill corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 167,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s front inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 165,517 miles

slight wear at o/s track rod end

Pass 26 Feb 2013 163,957 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 162,597 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 160,741 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 160,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 148,014 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 148,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 130,028 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 130,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 109,643 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2007 88,750 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 88,750 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2006 65,220 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 65,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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SM03 KLE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SM03 KLE, 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 SM03 KLE registered?

SM03 KLE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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