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YE03 DCV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,805 mi
Last recorded167,805 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 DCV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 167,805 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 24 Jun 2016 166,851 miles

Electrical wiring insecure AT FOOT PEDALS (1.9.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Jun 2015 156,566 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 156,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 141,064 miles

Bolt missing from tank bracket

Bonnet corroded

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2014 141,061 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bolt missing from tank bracket

Bonnet corroded

Coolant level low

Coolant level warning lamp

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

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R door inop

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2013 126,396 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 112,498 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 99,906 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 99,903 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2010 76,593 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 76,593 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)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,668 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 47,697 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 47,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,884 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 42,882 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 40,122 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 35,538 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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YE03 DCV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YE03 DCV, 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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YE03 DCV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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