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FA53 KXP

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,054 mi
Last recorded149,054 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 KXP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 149,054 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 149,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 143,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 137,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 137,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 132,180 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

offside sill corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 132,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust tail pipe missing

offside sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 127,123 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear and nearside front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 127,121 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside front (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear and nearside front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 121,688 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 121,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 115,633 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 115,633 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s o/s plastic wheel arch & front lower bumper insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,374 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 110,291 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 104,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,851 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 98,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,960 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 81,204 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 81,204 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,831 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,719 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,026 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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FA53 KXP is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White 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 FA53 KXP, 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 FA53 KXP registered?

FA53 KXP is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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