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FP04 YYW

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,924 mi
Last recorded90,924 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 YYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 90,924 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 90,882 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion.

Fail 23 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,724 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,674 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020

Fuel hose leaking filler neck hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 55,547 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 50,068 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,533 miles

Nearside Rear surface cracks in side wall

Offside Rear surface cracks in side wall

Pass 13 May 2015 44,397 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2014 43,345 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 43,345 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,965 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 39,315 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,761 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 34,874 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,574 miles

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 11 May 2007 24,493 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 YYW is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

FP04 YYW is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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