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AU04 VWA

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,591 mi
Last recorded131,591 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VWA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 131,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to near side slide door

Pass 25 Mar 2023 128,280 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 128,122 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when foot brake is pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected TOP MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective Corroded ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 124,575 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 120,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 117,468 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,438 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 114,765 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,704 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,560 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 105,132 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 104,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,833 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,218 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

gearbox mounting area starting to corrode

nearside wheel rim slightly damaged

offside rear tyre slightly damaged

oil leak

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Fail 14 Mar 2013 96,214 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

gearbox mounting area starting to corrode

nearside wheel rim slightly damaged

offside rear tyre slightly damaged

oil leak

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,943 miles

engine management light on

front number plate slightly damaged

fuel pipes slightly insecure

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside door mirror slightly insecure

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 8 Mar 2012 86,681 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine management light on

front number plate slightly damaged

fuel pipes slightly insecure

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside door mirror slightly insecure

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,993 miles

silencer baffles loose

Fail 16 Feb 2011 80,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

silencer baffles loose

Fail 17 Mar 2010 62,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad condition low

washers weak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,032 miles

brake pad condition low

washers weak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 225,974 miles

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

play in os steering rack inner joint

Fail 18 Mar 2008 181,761 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 181,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 136,512 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 136,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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AU04 VWA is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU04 VWA, 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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AU04 VWA is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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