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MW53 VVX

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,167 mi
Last recorded166,167 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 VVX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 166,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal rubber is worn

chip in the windscreen

hole in offside floor

nearside & offside lower arm rear bushes have movement

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner egde

Fail 11 Feb 2015 166,167 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal rubber is worn

chip in the windscreen

hole in offside floor

nearside & offside lower arm rear bushes have movement

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 155,937 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2014 155,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 145,128 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chip in the windscreen

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 7 Feb 2013 145,128 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chip in the windscreen

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 27 Jan 2012

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

front brake pads getting thin

front discs worn

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

unable to open side doors

Pass 27 Jan 2012

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

front brake pads getting thin

front discs worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

unable to open side doors

Pass 31 Jan 2011 119,850 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

high level brake light n/w

oil leak

stone chip in screen

Fail 29 Jan 2011

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

high level brake light n/w

oil leak

stone chip in screen

Fail 12 Feb 2010 106,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

smaal chip in the windscreen

stop light in rear door is not working

Pass 12 Feb 2010 106,218 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

smaal chip in the windscreen

stop light in rear door is not working

Pass 3 Feb 2009 86,690 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 89,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

brake light in rear door is not working

o/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 71,328 miles

slight rear brake im balance

Fail 31 Jan 2008 71,211 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f/ tyre worn on outer edge & close to wear bars

slight rear brake im balance

Pass 27 Jan 2007 55,126 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 55,126 miles

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

Nearside door mirror insecure .

Offside fron tyre close to wear bars .

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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MW53 VVX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MW53 VVX, 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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MW53 VVX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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