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YK03 OZE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 OZE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017

both side doors wont open from outside

Fail 8 Sep 2017

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both side doors wont open from outside

Fail 21 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

both side doors wont open from outside

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,429 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner rack arm has minor play

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Various parts of undercarriage Corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 94,428 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Cill (5.2.6)

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

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner rack arm has minor play

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front wiper incorrect size

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,135 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe coroded

Nearside inner sill corroding

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 88,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner sill corroding

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

rear exhaust tail pipe coroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,346 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 82,346 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,079 miles

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

centre brake light not operating

exhaust tail pipe corroded

minor leak from nearside driveshaft seal

Fail 10 Sep 2013 75,079 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

centre brake light not operating

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,141 miles

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

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

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

cant open nearside sliding door from outside

exhaust tailpipe slightly ddeteriorated

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,428 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 61,916 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,649 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 56,576 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,835 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,248 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,566 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake binding

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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YK03 OZE 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 60%.

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 YK03 OZE, 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 YK03 OZE registered?

YK03 OZE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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