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FM53 ETF

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,829 mi
Last recorded100,829 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 ETF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 100,829 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 100,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 100,210 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 97,848 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 96,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 94,101 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 94,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 88,819 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 82,493 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 82,493 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,088 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,921 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,941 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 42,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,375 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 23,991 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,112 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 15,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 8,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 3 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 112,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 112,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 86,823 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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FM53 ETF is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FM53 ETF, 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 FM53 ETF registered?

FM53 ETF is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is FM53 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 ETF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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