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PX04 XAL

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,936 mi
Last recorded79,936 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 XAL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 79,936 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,906 miles

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

oil leak

under carriage brake pipes waxed

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,128 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 66,123 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,527 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undercarriage has been wax protected not allowing complete inspection.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,127 miles

Imbalance at rear brakes.

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

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

Slight P.A.S oil leak, suspect at steering rack.

Slight play at OS inner steering rack joint.

Wiper blades split.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,235 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 48,232 miles

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

unable to open o/s sliding door from outside vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2010 42,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,726 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,590 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,203 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 25,203 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PX04 XAL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PX04 XAL, 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 PX04 XAL registered?

PX04 XAL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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