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DS04 FYC

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 FYC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023
Fail 1 Aug 2023

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats and seat belts ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats and seat belts ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020
Fail 12 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle iner wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2019

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 30,640 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

slight play in o/s/f inner rack arm

Fail 4 Nov 2017 30,640 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

slight play in o/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 25 Oct 2016 27,500 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 27,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn close to the wear bars

o/s/r door hinge broken but able to open the door still

Fail 12 Oct 2015 25,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn close to the wear bars

Pass 26 Aug 2014 20,964 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 16,879 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 16,831 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 14,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 13,235 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 114,462 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 11,462 miles

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 18 Jul 2009 9,517 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 7,392 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 5,644 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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DS04 FYC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS04 FYC, 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 DS04 FYC registered?

DS04 FYC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is DS04 FYC safe to buy?

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