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SV03 HRW

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,764 mi
Last recorded92,764 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 HRW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,764 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 92,761 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,957 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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 31 Aug 2011 87,955 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust system deteriorated mid section at tailpipe

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)

power steering pipe rusted

Pass 13 Aug 2010 82,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 76,468 miles

both front shock's are rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,513 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 70,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 64,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 54,818 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 54,818 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SV03 HRW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SV03 HRW, 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 SV03 HRW registered?

SV03 HRW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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