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MD53 KYN

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 KYN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2023

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 81% (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leaking from cooling system header tank! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering pipe leaking looks like a cooling pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper high level stoplamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sidesill excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner inner side sill excessively corroded

Spare tyre defective spare flat ()

high level stop light not working

Fail 8 Dec 2021

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking just after middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both front position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Rear Upper high level stoplamp not working

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner inner sidesill excessively corroded

Offside Rear tailpipe missing due to excessive corrosion

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020
Fail 24 Nov 2020

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner sidesill excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured in unrepairable area ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/14 unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018
Fail 14 Nov 2018

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/14 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended was blocked (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017
Fail 16 Nov 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of middle box excesivly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/14 on 2mm tread depth and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread depth and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2016

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015

Nearside washer jet ineffective

Fail 13 Nov 2015

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside washer jet ineffective

Pass 13 Nov 2014

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges advise alignment check

Pass 14 Nov 2013
Fail 14 Nov 2013

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall badly perished 195/70/14

Pass 24 Nov 2012 108,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 96,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 96,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 86,263 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 86,263 miles

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

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

Suspect front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 75,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,095 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 59,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,642 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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MD53 KYN is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MD53 KYN, 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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MD53 KYN is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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