2003 Citroën Dispatch · 1,570 MOT tests
2003 Citroën Dispatch reliability
2003 Citroën Dispatchs fail 51% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 Dispatch years (1,570 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- 51%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 123,643
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,570
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: about average for its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- 2004 cars: about average for its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 23.5% of tests fail here (93% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Citroën Dispatch
Fail rate by area
- Suspension24.1%
- Body, chassis and structure23.5%
- Lights and electrics22.9%
- Brakes16.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.8%
- Tyres8.7%
- Steering6.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.92%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.6%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.92%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Body structure corroded, rigidity reduced 4.71%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Position lamp not working 4.27%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (24.33%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.53%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.02%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.62%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Citroën Dispatch reliable?
2003 Citroën Dispatchs fail 51% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 Dispatch years (1,570 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Citroën Dispatch MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.92% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.6% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Citroën Dispatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Citroën Dispatch shows 123,643 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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