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FP04 MTE

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,708 mi
Last recorded176,708 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 MTE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2017 176,708 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing 3 bolts missing from front subframe (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle front support bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2016 161,584 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 161,568 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 152,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 139,615 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 139,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 125,092 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,732 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 94,805 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,396 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,189 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,927 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,622 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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FP04 MTE is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FP04 MTE, 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 FP04 MTE registered?

FP04 MTE is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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