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MC04 HTF

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,799 mi
Last recorded176,799 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 HTF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 176,799 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 176,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 163,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre is perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

tyres on front are a different size to the rear (front 185r14c rear 195/70r14)

Fail 30 Mar 2022 163,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre is perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

tyres on front are a different size to the rear (front 185r14c rear 195/70r14)

Pass 30 Mar 2021 149,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

tyres on front are a different size to the rear (front 185/80r14 rear 195/70r14)

Fail 30 Mar 2021 149,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

tyres on front are a different size to the rear (front 185/80r14 rear 195/70r14)

Pass 27 Mar 2020 138,728 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 138,728 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 123,776 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slight kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 123,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slight kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 113,283 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 113,283 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,199 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 100,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 95,085 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 93,897 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front crossmember heavily corroded

front tyres heavily worn on edges and badly perished suggest replacement asap

slight lump in nearside front tyre walls

Fail 28 Jun 2014 93,897 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front crossmember heavily corroded

front tyres heavily worn on edges and badly perished suggest replacement asap

slight lump in nearside front tyre walls

Pass 5 Jul 2013 92,425 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 92,425 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front tyres heavily perished

rear coiln springs corroded

wipers poor

Pass 18 May 2012 90,814 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 89,106 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,177 miles

exhaust corroded,front pads getting low.oil leak from sump.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,512 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,551 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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MC04 HTF is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MC04 HTF, 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 MC04 HTF registered?

MC04 HTF is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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