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VE03 HGA

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,111 mi
Last recorded172,111 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 HGA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 172,111 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake button damaged but still operative

n/s and o/s front tyres edgewear

Fail 27 Nov 2014 172,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake button damaged but still operative

n/s and o/s front tyres edgewear

Fail 5 Nov 2014 171,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Backbox missing

Management light on dash

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R tyre worn on edges

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 162,698 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 162,698 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 159,387 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 159,387 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2011 153,615 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 131,180 miles

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

Front discs worn and pitted

Rear brakes noisy on RBT

Fail 10 Jun 2010 131,180 miles

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

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

Front discs worn and pitted

Rear brakes noisy on RBT

Pass 11 Jun 2009 114,412 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 114,412 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 94,647 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,237 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,967 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 38,967 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VE03 HGA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VE03 HGA, 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 VE03 HGA registered?

VE03 HGA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is VE03 HGA safe to buy?

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