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SD53 NLZ

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

204,673 mi
Last recorded204,673 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 NLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 204,673 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 204,673 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 199,555 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 194,781 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 194,775 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly chafed offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 183,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 183,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 172,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 159,584 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 159,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 147,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 147,136 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 124,276 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 101,474 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 99,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 99,783 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 84,960 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 69,607 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 69,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SD53 NLZ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SD53 NLZ, 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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SD53 NLZ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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