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DC04 HVJ

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,858 mi
Last recorded193,858 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 HVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 193,858 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear axle beam (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks,,,

Pass 23 Nov 2015 184,706 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 184,706 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 171,415 miles

Offside sliding door won't open

Fail 10 Nov 2014 171,236 miles

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

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

Offside sliding door won't open

Pass 15 Nov 2013 156,883 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 156,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 144,450 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 126,290 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 30 Mar 2010 110,966 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 101,957 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 101,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 81,977 miles

front pads low

Fail 26 Feb 2008 81,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads low

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 HVJ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Blue 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 HVJ, 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 DC04 HVJ registered?

DC04 HVJ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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