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GD53 JFE

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,673 mi
Last recorded167,673 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 JFE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 167,673 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 167,673 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint loose in the hub (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2016 161,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 154,257 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 147,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 147,889 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 146,456 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 146,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 139,400 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 139,397 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 139,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 111,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 111,155 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 30 Apr 2010 92,738 miles

Exhaust hangar rear failing.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Wiper blade n/s failing.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,361 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,985 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,344 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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GD53 JFE is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GD53 JFE, 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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GD53 JFE is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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