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RJ04 ERK

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

199,405 mi
Last recorded199,405 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 ERK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 199,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 198,862 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp assembly (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 189,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 189,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 170,324 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 170,324 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 161,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 161,855 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011
Fail 23 Mar 2011

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 106,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,496 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 106,496 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,732 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 85,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,727 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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RJ04 ERK is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJ04 ERK, 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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RJ04 ERK is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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