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SJ54 XAL

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,107 mi
Last recorded135,107 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 XAL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 135,107 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 135,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 124,303 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 124,303 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Center silencer could benefit with a weld

Pass 31 Aug 2010 109,081 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 101,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 101,506 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 93,965 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 81,793 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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SJ54 XAL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SJ54 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 SJ54 XAL registered?

SJ54 XAL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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