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YH03 XCJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,586 mi
Last recorded98,586 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 98,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2025 95,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,995 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded and repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded and repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear tailpipe corroded

engine covers fitted

front crossmember corroded

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2023 93,292 miles

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2022 89,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust tail-pipe corroded

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2021 87,266 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tailpipe corroded

mileage nos parts missing

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2021 87,264 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tailpipe corroded

mileage nos parts missing

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint.bolt snapped (6.1.2 (a))

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 84,944 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint.bolt snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 81,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

mileage illumination n/w

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,653 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,910 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 72,910 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,006 miles

Front indicators pale

O/S/F brake flexi pipe perishing

Rear exhaust rubber poorly fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,901 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 68,901 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,305 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 64,215 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR TO EDGES

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,466 miles

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

ROOF STORAGE HAS NO COVER AND LOOSE ITEMS ARE STORED

Fail 15 Dec 2010 58,466 miles

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

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

ROOF STORAGE HAS NO COVER AND LOOSE ITEMS ARE STORED

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,912 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,542 miles

OUTER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

Pass 11 Jan 2008
Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,331 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 35,331 miles

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

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

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 XCJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH03 XCJ, 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 YH03 XCJ registered?

YH03 XCJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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