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DE54 UFY

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 UFY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front door stiff to open

Fail 15 Jan 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front door stiff to open

Pass 15 Dec 2017

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & rear (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 183,100 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 164,307 miles

brake warning lamp on

centre exhaust rattles

indicator stalk switch doesn't always work

nearside front cv gaiter notchy?

Fail 23 Nov 2015 164,306 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

centre exhaust rattles

nearside front cv gaiter notchy?

Pass 24 Nov 2014 153,919 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 141,601 miles

Oil leak

indicator switch has bad connection

Fail 15 Nov 2013 141,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

indicator switch has bad connection

Pass 20 Nov 2012 148,674 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 115,389 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 115,389 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 100,841 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,929 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 81,929 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,387 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,159 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 59,156 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DE54 UFY is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DE54 UFY, 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 DE54 UFY registered?

DE54 UFY is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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