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MW54 NLX

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

394,963 mi
Last recorded394,963 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 NLX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 394,963 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 394,952 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 368,682 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 355,216 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 355,216 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 330,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 330,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 294,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

chassis corroded

inner sills corroded

o/s sill weld repair

ubc wet

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of pads

Pass 29 Jan 2014 265,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 236,400 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 210,758 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s and o/s/r tyres wearon outer edges

Fail 2 Feb 2012 210,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s and o/s/r tyres wearon outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2011 183,750 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s wiper blade split slightly

o/s step (mounting bracket) corroding

oil leak

slight play steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2011 183,750 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s wiper blade split slightly

o/s step (mounting bracket) corroding

oil leak

slight play steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2010 151,396 miles

slight oil leak on engine

rear section of exhaust corroding

clutch pedal rubber wearing

n/s/r beam axle mounting bush starting to unbond

n/s/r tyre close to limit outer edge

top engine stabilizer mount bush cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2010 151,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal rubber wearing

n/s/r beam axle mounting bush starting to unbond

n/s/r tyre close to limit outer edge

rear section of exhaust corroding

slight oil leak on engine

top engine stabilizer mount bush cracking

Fail 7 Jan 2009 112,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

n/s/r tyre wearing close to treadbars

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

poss pin hole o/s outer cv boot

slight play steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2009 112,424 miles

brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

n/s/r tyre wearing close to treadbars

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

poss pin hole o/s outer cv boot

slight play steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2007 85,199 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,276 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 57,276 miles

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

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

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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MW54 NLX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MW54 NLX, 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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MW54 NLX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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