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FV53 LSU

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,148 mi
Last recorded129,148 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LSU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 129,148 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 129,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,707 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 107,707 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 107,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven 56% (3.7.B.2)

Central Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Radius arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,815 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 85,117 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 85,117 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 79,667 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,667 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,076 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 75,071 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,078 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 57,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,666 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,151 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,171 miles

advise slight corrosion on exhaust centre box.

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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FV53 LSU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV53 LSU, 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 FV53 LSU registered?

FV53 LSU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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