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FM53 TFJ

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,098 mi
Last recorded115,098 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 TFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 115,098 miles

vehicle underside treated with underseal

Pass 7 Dec 2021 114,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 113,185 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 112,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 111,061 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,601 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 6 Sep 2016 105,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2015

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014
Fail 4 Aug 2014

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,226 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 73,226 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre just on legal limit

Fail 23 Aug 2011 72,214 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,214 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,326 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 64,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,224 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 54,119 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,593 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 48,593 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,622 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 TFJ 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 69.6%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

FM53 TFJ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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