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MF54 YDL

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,192 mi
Last recorded199,192 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 YDL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 199,192 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 199,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

bumper insecure o/s/f

Fail 16 Aug 2011 179,041 miles

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

o/s rear tyre near limit

severe oil leak from engine bay

spare tyre low on tread

Pass 31 Aug 2010 142,055 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2010

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 121,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre outer wall perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2007 72,667 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 72,599 miles

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

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

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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MF54 YDL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MF54 YDL, 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 MF54 YDL registered?

MF54 YDL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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