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DK04 UTB

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

234,543 mi
Last recorded234,543 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 UTB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2024 234,543 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both fitted to the rear axle are over ten years old

Brake pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Catalyst body (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer seem (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective Corroded ()

Intercooler hose wearing on PAS pipe

Leak from intercooler

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side load door not shut but not likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018
Pass 26 May 2017
Fail 22 May 2017

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,463 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside mirror backing loose but not insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2015 77,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 May 2014 77,413 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,186 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2013 77,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 29 May 2012 75,872 miles

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

both front droplink bushes splitting

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

exhasust bracket broken, knocking

front wipers worn

Pass 29 May 2012 75,872 miles

both front droplink bushes splitting

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

exhasust bracket broken, knocking

front wipers worn

Pass 31 May 2011 71,382 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,632 miles

modified rubber fuel pipes begining to crack

Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,345 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,402 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,967 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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DK04 UTB is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK04 UTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK04 UTB registered?

DK04 UTB is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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The MOT history for DK04 UTB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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