2003 Citroen Dispatch 1.9L Diesel · DC03 BYA
2003 Citroen Dispatch (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2003. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DISPATCH
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC03 BYA Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2024
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC03 BYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Dispatch (DC03 BYA) between July 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DC03 BYA Mileage History
- 12/07/200616,178 mi
- 23/07/200720,308 mi+4,130 mi
- 28/07/200823,836 mi+3,528 mi
- 04/08/200926,911 mi+3,075 mi
- 05/08/200926,911 mi
- 29/07/20110 mi-26,911 mi
- 03/08/20110 mi
- 04/09/20120 mi
- 11/09/20130 mi
- 09/06/20220 mi
Average of roughly -1,017 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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