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FP04 YYU

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 YYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024

Front Both front anti roll bar links - boots are cracking

Front Both front bottom ball joints - boots cracking and perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2023

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front links - boots cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front bottom ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front anti roll bar links boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front bottom ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Tail light lens has a small crack

Fail 16 Feb 2022

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front anti roll bar links boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front bottom ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tail light lens has a small crack

Pass 22 Jan 2021

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s mirror cowl damaged

o/s/r seat belt buckle cowl damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury trim clips sharp edges, trim missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s mirror cowl damaged

o/s/r seat belt buckle cowl damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2019

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

slight play in offside inner steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

slight play in offside inner steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2018

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2018

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017
Fail 2 Oct 2017

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

centre rear seat belt clasp damaged but working

offside rear tyre has cracking in edge of tread

Pass 29 Sep 2015

offside door mirror shroud insecure

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,155 miles

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

Fail 7 Oct 2014 71,155 miles

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

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,086 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 69,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,785 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 66,785 miles

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

screw in o/s rear tyre (punctured)

Pass 25 May 2011 64,936 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 64,936 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 57,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2009 50,895 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 46,389 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,933 miles

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

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 YYU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FP04 YYU, 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 YYU registered?

FP04 YYU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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