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EF04 YFE

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,617 mi
Last recorded188,617 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 YFE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 188,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all suspension and underside rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2023 186,713 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 186,663 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 184,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills inner wings and suspension rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2021 182,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills and inner wings rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2021 182,529 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills and inner wings rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2020 180,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills and inner wings rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2019 178,171 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 175,636 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not yet holed

Offside Front inner rack joint worn and knocking

Pass 6 Sep 2017 172,898 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rust on sills

Pass 20 Aug 2016 170,966 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 168,111 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 165,510 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 163,135 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 163,135 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 153,395 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Sep 2012 153,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2011 146,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 146,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 124,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 97,254 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre inner slightly worn

Fail 12 Jun 2009 97,254 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre inner slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,350 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 75,350 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

oil low

Fail 13 Jun 2007 52,149 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,149 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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EF04 YFE is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF04 YFE, 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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EF04 YFE is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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