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WP03 XBW

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 XBW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 95,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Oil leak Extensive leak from engine. ()

Oil leak From gearbox. ()

Unable to see front brake pads.

Various localised areas of slight corrosion to underside of body.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 95,629 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing is damp. (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust - adjuster seized. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Extensive leak from engine. ()

Oil leak From gearbox. ()

Unable to see front brake pads.

Various localised areas of slight corrosion to underside of body.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges no ply visable at present

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2016 91,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked Although no longer fouling coil spring pipe has been seriously weakened. (3.6.B.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to clearly see pad lining but appears to be low. (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak Various oil leaks from engine and gearbox ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheels corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 91,068 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Brake pipe kinked into union inside wheel arch and rubbing on coil spring (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to clearly see pad lining but appears to be low. (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak Various oil leaks from engine and gearbox ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheels corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,146 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 86,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 81,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 81,518 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,202 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,219 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2012 74,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,033 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 71,012 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,449 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 62,877 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside wiper blade split on end

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

unable to see front brakes past wheel trims

Fail 18 Nov 2008 59,778 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 52,126 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,587 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,005 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

play in o/s steering rack

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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WP03 XBW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WP03 XBW, 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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WP03 XBW is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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