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FE54 XYB

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 XYB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component fractured panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipes missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front dip stick trapped in hub assembly

Pass 29 Oct 2020

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019
Fail 24 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Front mirror cover insecure

both headlamp beam images slightly poor

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front x member corroded through

rear suspension tie ( side to side ) arms on limit of corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2018

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section at rear near joint (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 1 mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mirror cover insecure

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

both headlamp beam images slightly poor

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front x member corroded through

rear suspension tie ( side to side ) arms on limit of corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2017

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

unable to open either sliding door

Fail 6 Dec 2017

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe nut at front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint at manifold (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

high level brake light not working

indicator switch poor

unable to open either sliding door

Pass 16 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front exhaust blowing slightly at front

high level brake light not working

slight lift in n/s/f lower suspension arm outer ball joint

slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

slightly rusty in places underneath

unable to open both rear sliding doors

Fail 16 Dec 2016

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck pipe has bolt missing (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hand brake cable corroded at front thread area (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front exhaust blowing slightly at front

high level brake light not working

slight lift in n/s/f lower suspension arm outer ball joint

slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

slightly rusty in places underneath

unable to open both rear sliding doors

Pass 2 Nov 2015 154,449 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

high level brake light not working

Fail 29 Oct 2015 154,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2014 144,844 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

O/S SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

O/S/R HAND BRAKE CABLE GETTING CORRODED AT FRONT NEAR ADJUSTMENT THREAD

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES

SLIGHT PLAY / LIFT IN N/S/F LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH

Fail 28 Nov 2014 144,844 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

O/S SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

O/S/R HAND BRAKE CABLE GETTING CORRODED AT FRONT NEAR ADJUSTMENT THREAD

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES

SLIGHT PLAY / LIFT IN N/S/F LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH

Pass 28 Nov 2013 133,290 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear handbrake cable corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 133,290 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear handbrake cable corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 121,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 121,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust loose.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 109,292 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 109,289 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,081 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 90,073 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

High level stop lamp not working, but no evidence that it is connected.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,519 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres very perished & tread wearing thin

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,802 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr tyre on 2mm

Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,989 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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FE54 XYB 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 53.8%.

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 FE54 XYB, 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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FE54 XYB is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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