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MV04 RDX

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

287,761 mi
Last recorded287,761 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 RDX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2015 287,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 287,761 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 259,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 259,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 220,563 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 200,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 180,004 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 180,004 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 161,779 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 143,868 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 122,361 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 122,230 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 95,822 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 95,821 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 67,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MV04 RDX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MV04 RDX, 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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MV04 RDX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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