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DS04 FYL

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 FYL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019

Offside Headlamp slightly loose

Fail 5 Aug 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp slightly loose

Pass 27 Jul 2018
Pass 27 Jul 2017
Fail 27 Jul 2017

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016
Fail 26 Jul 2016

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking brake load valve (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015

Off side rear tyre craked and perished

Fail 6 Jul 2015

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Off side rear tyre craked and perished

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014
Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,856 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,141 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,369 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear service brakes slightly uneven

Fail 15 Jul 2011 83,369 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear service brakes slightly uneven

Pass 25 May 2010 77,746 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 75,470 miles

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

brake fluid slightly low

slight oil leak suspect turbo pipe

Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,470 miles

brake fluid slightly low

slight oil leak suspect turbo pipe

Pass 19 May 2008 68,403 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 61,412 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 61,412 miles

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

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 FYL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FYL, 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 FYL registered?

DS04 FYL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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