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FE53 KDZ

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015
Fail 20 Feb 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 134,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 134,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 122,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 23 Feb 2013 122,490 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 107,927 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2011

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

oil added to show on dip stick 2 1/2

Fail 12 Feb 2010 61,566 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 41,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 7,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

centre lap belt not present to be inspected.

nearside front headlamp damaged (not affecting beam pattern).

Pass 29 Jan 2007 7,880 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

centre lap belt not present to be inspected.

nearside front headlamp damaged (not affecting beam pattern).

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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FE53 KDZ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FE53 KDZ, 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 FE53 KDZ registered?

FE53 KDZ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is FE53 KDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 KDZ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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