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NH53 YVM

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

87,506 mi
Last recorded87,506 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 YVM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on caliper bolt. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad sensor. (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear parking brake has just met minimum requirements.

Fail 16 Mar 2023 87,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on caliper bolt. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad sensor. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light showing- lens broken. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/70x14 fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear parking brake has just met minimum requirements.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 86,360 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 86,344 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,436 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2021 82,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall excessively cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 75,535 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 71,760 miles

Offside Rear tyre-outer sidewall perished/cracking.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

intermittant fault on ignition warning light.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,382 miles

Offside Rear tyre, inner side wall cracking/perished.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 68,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch trim insecure. (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear tyre, inner side wall cracking/perished.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,125 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking/perished.

Fail 3 Feb 2017 67,125 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking/perished.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,861 miles

off-side rear tyre sidewall cracking/perished.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 65,848 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

off-side rear tyre sidewall cracking/perished.

rear silencer tailpipe missing.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,075 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 50,761 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,890 miles

Both front inner brake discs are pitted.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 44,746 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front inner brake discs are pitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,493 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,147 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 34,147 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,836 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 23,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,586 miles

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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NH53 YVM is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NH53 YVM, 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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NH53 YVM is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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