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PJ53 EMF

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,044 mi
Last recorded120,044 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 EMF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 120,044 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019
Pass 30 May 2018
Pass 26 May 2017 116,704 miles
Pass 18 May 2016
Fail 16 May 2016

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 113,754 miles
Fail 7 May 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 110,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 106,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wipers very smeary

Pass 20 Jan 2012 98,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 89,671 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 89,671 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 81,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 81,168 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,518 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 71,018 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,643 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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PJ53 EMF is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ53 EMF, 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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PJ53 EMF is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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