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CV04 HFW

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,806 mi
Last recorded130,806 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 HFW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2022 130,806 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Upper attachment (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Upper mounting plate holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Does not release freely (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged, not showing white light at time of test

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 126,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper suspension mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged but ok at time of test

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 121,421 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 121,360 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 116,048 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 110,057 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 110,057 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 109,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S sliding door handle broken

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2017 103,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Feb 2017 103,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2016 95,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,278 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,299 miles

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes are deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,299 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes are deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,034 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 71,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,722 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 47,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,604 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,658 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,087 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)

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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CV04 HFW is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV04 HFW, 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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CV04 HFW is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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