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SH04 JAU

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,919 mi
Last recorded117,919 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 JAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 117,919 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 117,919 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 113,463 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,556 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 107,554 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 99,774 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 99,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 96,429 miles

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

both front tyres worn at both edges

o/s/f rack end has slight play

oil leck from engine

Fail 26 Mar 2010 95,646 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn at both edges

o/s/f rack end has slight play

oil leck from engine

Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,841 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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SH04 JAU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH04 JAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH04 JAU registered?

SH04 JAU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is SH04 JAU safe to buy?

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