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YW03 DXJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 DXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021

Emissions not tested excessive visualy smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 174,471 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer side door handle broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover broken taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 9 Oct 2020 174,469 miles

Central Front Lower Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all near side not working (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner scill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer side door handle broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover broken taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 23 Sep 2020 174,424 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 174,030 miles

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

both wipers worn

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 173,040 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 171,846 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 171,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 170,513 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front lower crossmember under radiator slightly corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 15 Aug 2014 170,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front lower crossmember under radiator slightly corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 169,310 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre sid wall cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2012 168,071 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 168,071 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2011 164,380 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 164,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 160,313 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 160,367 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 140,624 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 140,624 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 123,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 91,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 69,642 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 68,675 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 68,675 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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YW03 DXJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YW03 DXJ, 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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YW03 DXJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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