2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate and common faults

352 MOT tests in 2024. 48.0% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time48.0%
Failed or needed repairs52.0%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 352 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.7%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
    21 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.3%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension37.2%
  2. Lights & electrics36.4%
  3. Body & chassis35.8%
  4. Brakes30.4%
  5. Tyres11.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.8%
  7. Steering8.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine28.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Citroen Dispatch?

In 2024, 48.0% of 2003 Citroen Dispatch cars passed their MOT first time, across 352 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Citroen Dispatch?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2003 Citroen Dispatch reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).