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DY04 KVL

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

314,656 mi
Last recorded314,656 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 KVL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 314,656 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 314,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play remainder of steering not tested (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under bonnet (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under bonnet (2.3.3b)

Offside Front plastic inner wing insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2012 216,099 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

horn sound slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2012 201,373 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 201,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 151,936 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 151,863 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 97,767 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 57,773 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 20,974 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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DY04 KVL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY04 KVL, 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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DY04 KVL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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