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DL04 DVJ

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

331,590 mi
Last recorded331,590 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 DVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 331,590 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 319,016 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 307,683 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 295,735 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 285,979 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 272,476 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 262,061 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 261,917 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 249,255 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 249,082 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 236,974 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 236,683 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 229,269 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 229,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 228,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 219,432 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 219,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 207,236 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 206,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 194,931 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 181,624 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 180,793 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 160,616 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 141,547 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 127,386 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 106,750 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 79,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 53,876 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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DL04 DVJ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DL04 DVJ, 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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DL04 DVJ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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