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FH53 YDN

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,562 mi
Last recorded211,562 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 YDN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 211,562 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f driver mirror casing broken

Fail 23 Dec 2016 211,561 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f driver mirror casing broken

Pass 5 Dec 2015 198,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 192,341 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 192,332 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 182,884 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 164,129 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 164,121 miles

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 139,738 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 119,249 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 119,249 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2009 111,034 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 111,034 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 96,380 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 96,038 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007

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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FH53 YDN is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FH53 YDN, 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 FH53 YDN registered?

FH53 YDN is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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