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SO03 GFK

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,673 mi
Last recorded151,673 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 GFK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 151,673 miles

n /s steering arm

Fail 18 Jun 2012 151,543 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

n /s steering arm

Pass 17 Jun 2011 136,794 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 15 Jun 2011 136,794 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Jun 2010 127,443 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 18 Jun 2009 121,616 miles

slight play in nearside front hub

Fail 19 Jun 2008 116,239 miles

Brake wear wiring loose at n/s wheel

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipes loose at bracket on underside under n/s front door

Rear door not opening with key

Slight play through steering at o/s front

Spare tyre has bulge at tread

Pass 19 Jun 2008 116,239 miles

Brake wear wiring loose at n/s wheel

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipes loose at bracket on underside under n/s front door

Rear door not opening with key

Slight play through steering at o/s front

Spare tyre has bulge at tread

Pass 18 Jun 2007 112,214 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 112,201 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight wear on offside front lower ball joint and nearside joint rubber boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2006 102,042 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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SO03 GFK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SO03 GFK, 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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SO03 GFK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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