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PL04 TVA

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 TVA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,975 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,526 miles

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

both front tyres treads cracking

o/s/f & both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,109 miles

both rear axel bushes worn

centre exhaust system corroded

coil springs corroding

wiper arm linkages slightly worn

Fail 10 Jul 2012 63,109 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both rear axel bushes worn

centre exhaust system corroded

coil springs corroding

front brake discs worn

wiper arm linkages slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,571 miles

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

high level stop light inop

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Fail 4 Jul 2011 56,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

high level stop light inop

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,056 miles

slight corrosion along centre & rear exhaust

Fail 5 Jul 2010 50,056 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion along centre & rear exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,867 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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,210 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2008 36,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,880 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 26,880 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PL04 TVA is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PL04 TVA, 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 PL04 TVA registered?

PL04 TVA is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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