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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values tint of blue in smoke also (8.2.2.2 (f))
Floor excessively deteriorated drivers footwell corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside of the subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill is corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated underneath (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn gator burst also (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside rear chassis quarter, where toe bar attaches too, corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings, at to strut mount attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all coil springs are corroded
exhaust system is corroded but not yet seriously weakened
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b/pipes coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Front sub-frame under sealed (unable to fully inspect)
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b/pipes coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Front sub-frame under sealed (unable to fully inspect)
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component powersteering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
both front strut areas heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
slight pas leak from pipe under passenger seat
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All road wheels showing corrosion
Difficult to test brake pipe due to being covered in dirt
Nearside Brake pipe slightly chafed Main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to brake valve. (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded union at the rear of the subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wiper blade smearing slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak engine subframe area ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
advise front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
speedo miles inop unable to read
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
advise front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
speedo miles inop unable to read
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust hanger rubber missing
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise on further look at steering under load.
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
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SJ53 CVO is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SJ53 CVO, 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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SJ53 CVO is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 January 2004.
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