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CJ04 SCX

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

194,335 mi
Last recorded194,335 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 SCX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 194,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake pipe slighty corrodied

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Oct 2015 194,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake pipe slighty corrodied

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 May 2014 177,545 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 177,545 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 164,629 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 164,692 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 158,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 156,507 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2011 156,499 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 139,238 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 139,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 98,546 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 98,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,040 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 71,040 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play at offside steering rack-end.

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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CJ04 SCX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CJ04 SCX, 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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What year was CJ04 SCX registered?

CJ04 SCX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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