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AR04 CFV

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface corrosion, sills, subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Satisfactory repair on failure work

Fail 17 Dec 2020

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both outer sills at rear also been filled (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s inner sill at rear soft needs welding (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust tail pipe corroded off and supportbrakets corroeded off but still held on just

no spare wheel

rear light broken but not showing white light

side repeaters slightly white need replacing

tyres worn on edge

varuios parts of under vehicle corroeded ok with plastic tes tool but a hammer would definatly make holes

Pass 4 Mar 2019

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s strut upper mounting plates (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s strut upper mounting plates (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Oil leak

Slight corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 9 Dec 2016

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Oil leak

Slight corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 22 Dec 2015

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014
Pass 3 Jul 2013
Pass 29 Mar 2012
Pass 14 Feb 2011

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2008
Fail 20 Dec 2008

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,042 miles

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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AR04 CFV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 92,795 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 AR04 CFV, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AR04 CFV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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