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YH03 PBF

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

147,136 mi
Last recorded147,136 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 PBF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 147,136 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 147,136 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

emissions not tested tailpipe missing

Pass 1 May 2015

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014

Front crossmember excessively corroded

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front crossmember excessively corroded

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013

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

Offside Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 126,547 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 117,191 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 117,191 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 109,763 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 109,763 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 98,916 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 88,621 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 88,621 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 78,888 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,743 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 57,743 miles

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

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

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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YH03 PBF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YH03 PBF, 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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YH03 PBF is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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