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PL04 XHU

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake pipe mounting on front subframe corroded off (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018

Emissions not tested Rear silencer deteriorated so a measurement cannot be taken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake pipe mounting on front subframe corroded off (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy Tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,661 miles

Nearside Rear axle beam bush debonded

Offside Rear axle beam bush debonded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust crack where pipe joins centre silencer

Fail 5 Jul 2016 72,661 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear axle beam bush debonded

Offside Rear axle beam bush debonded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust crack where pipe joins centre silencer

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,998 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both suspension rear beam bushes debonding

Fail 24 Jun 2015 70,998 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both suspension rear beam bushes debonding

nearside rear lamp damaged slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,855 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 68,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake fliud level low

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,675 miles

exhaust back box getting corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,670 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2012 64,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,917 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,412 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,397 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,888 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 55,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,662 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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PL04 XHU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHU, 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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PL04 XHU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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