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GD53 VFX

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 VFX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipe that runs along front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes on the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipe that runs along front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes on the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes from just infront of the subrame going forward also both (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from the resevoir down was corroded both of them also (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front centre across subframe to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019
Fail 4 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 128,196 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 128,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,152 miles

Offside Front abs ring broken

Fail 30 Mar 2016 116,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe (2.3.3b)

Offside Front abs ring broken

Pass 17 Dec 2014 105,263 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 93,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,038 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 66,028 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 66,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,931 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,332 miles

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

Slight wear in steering rack

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Wear to front brake discs

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 VFX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GD53 VFX, 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 GD53 VFX registered?

GD53 VFX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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