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WG03 PXU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 PXU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury exhaust sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable not in clips (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nrs light lens damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2022 138,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake warning light on

Fail 23 Sep 2022

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working smashed/inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low won't adjust into range (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drivers seat worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

both side doors not working

Fail 28 Sep 2021

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle os lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror frame damaged/sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror frame damaged/sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible separated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drivers seat worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

both side doors not working

Pass 29 Sep 2020

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on outer edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on outer edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,503 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear to outer edges and slight perishing.

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,271 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 48,271 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,156 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 47,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,418 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,792 miles

Both front tyres have slight perishing.

Front discs have slight corosion.

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate.

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,530 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

slight play both inner rack ends

unable to test brake pipes where routed over fuel tank

Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

unable to test brake pipes where routed behind fuel tank

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,212 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to test brake pipes where routed above covers

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,129 miles

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

Slight play in the steering rack.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 35,129 miles

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)

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

Slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,638 miles

slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,665 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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WG03 PXU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WG03 PXU, 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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WG03 PXU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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