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FM04 VGJ

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

178,042 mi
Last recorded178,042 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 178,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 178,042 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 170,786 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 170,786 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 165,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 157,877 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 150,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm on outer and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 150,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm on outer and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 144,288 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 141,603 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 137,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 137,557 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 128,771 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 128,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,593 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 120,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,681 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 113,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 106,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 97,285 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 87,760 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 87,760 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 77,769 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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FM04 VGJ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FM04 VGJ, 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 FM04 VGJ registered?

FM04 VGJ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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