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NC04 PLX

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,001 mi
Last recorded154,001 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 PLX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 154,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear lights lens slightly damaged

Offside powersteering pipe has been repaired but is not leaking

both sills have been heavily welded and repaired previously

front subframe has been replaced with non standard bolts but is secure

inner sills slightly corroded

underbody has been heavily undersealed near subframe

underbody of vehicle showings signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2019 150,340 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2018 150,220 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 149,189 miles

steering rack has slight leak and play..

Pass 22 Sep 2016 145,080 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 145,078 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 140,597 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 137,744 miles

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

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

centre stop not working

Fail 3 Mar 2014 137,743 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

centre stop not working

Pass 15 May 2012 114,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 105,607 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 105,602 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 91,967 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 91,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 87,432 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 87,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 81,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 73,214 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 73,214 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NC04 PLX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NC04 PLX, 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 NC04 PLX registered?

NC04 PLX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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