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WU03 TXL

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 TXL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2021

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear ? On bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Subframe front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear ? On bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Subframe? Front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill ? Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight imbalance front and rear brakes ? Under application

Fail 8 Nov 2019

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight imbalance front and rear brakes ? Under application

Pass 9 Nov 2018

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight grease leak from offside and Nearside outer cv boots

Slight wear ? Rear axle front mount bushes

Fail 9 Nov 2018

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From compensator to Nearside rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight grease leak from offside and Nearside outer cv boots

Slight wear ? Rear axle front mount bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2017

Oil leak

Slight play inner rack ends

Slight wear rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2016

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight deteriation rear axle mount bushes

Slight grease leak ? Offside outer cv boot

Fail 27 Oct 2016

front brake excessively fluctuating Nearside (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Slight deteriation rear axle mount bushes

Slight grease leak ? Offside outer cv boot

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 166,174 miles

All tyres on 3mm

Oil leak ?

Slight grease leak from outer cv boots ?

Pass 13 Nov 2014 161,373 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 154,980 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 151,791 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 146,602 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 141,994 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 138,865 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 124,363 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,296 miles

advise front disc/pads worn and slight bind o/s/f brake

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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WU03 TXL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU03 TXL, 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 WU03 TXL registered?

WU03 TXL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is WU03 TXL safe to buy?

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