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NL04 URC

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 URC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 May 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle Has Damage All Around

Vehicle Heavily Under Sealed

Pass 14 Feb 2018

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides strut mountains (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2018

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides strut mountains (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear from split (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 84,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,262 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,262 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,806 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 75,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant lamp on

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,383 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,343 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,327 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 66,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 61,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,068 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 57,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,051 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 53,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,395 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 42,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 31,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,952 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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NL04 URC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 NL04 URC, 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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NL04 URC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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