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DC04 FYV

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,721 mi
Last recorded173,721 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 FYV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 173,721 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

offside side door dose not open

oil leak from engine and gear box

rear exshuast box has a rubber missing

Fail 19 Oct 2015 173,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

offside side door dose not open

oil leak from engine and gear box

rear exshuast box has a rubber missing

Pass 31 Oct 2014 159,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 20 Oct 2014 159,957 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 145,276 miles

oily residue around engine bay

rear exhaust knocking on rear axle (appears to be an incorrect system fitted)

spare tyre has a bulge

Fail 20 Sep 2013 144,700 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oily residue around engine bay

spare tyre has a bulge

Pass 22 Sep 2012 131,701 miles

both front lower ball joint gaiters split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

few slight blows on middle section of exhaust

load compensator valve stiff

oily residue around rocker cover and under side of engine

Fail 22 Sep 2012 131,701 miles

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

both front lower ball joint gaiters split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

few slight blows on middle section of exhaust

load compensator valve stiff

oily residue around rocker cover and under side of engine

Pass 29 Sep 2011 120,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 110,757 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 104,825 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 104,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 90,853 miles

o/s steering rack ball joint slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,273 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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DC04 FYV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DC04 FYV, 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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DC04 FYV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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