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FD54 CAV

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,139 mi
Last recorded168,139 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 CAV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 168,139 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 155,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Dec 2014 155,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Dec 2013 140,779 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 140,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

drivers seat torn

front grill loose

load sensig valve stiff

offside front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and has cracks

rear brake have slight judder

slight play in steering column

underneath covered in oil

Pass 8 Jan 2013 129,285 miles

advice engine oil leak

advice near side mirror loose and broken

air bag light on

Fail 31 Dec 2012 129,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advice engine oil leak

advice near side mirror loose and broken

Fail 19 Dec 2011 115,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 115,253 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 102,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 89,419 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 76,277 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,750 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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FD54 CAV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FD54 CAV, 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 FD54 CAV registered?

FD54 CAV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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