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SJ54 XAR

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam- front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022

Centre / rear exhaust corroded.

N/S/R axle pivot bush becoming deteriorated.

Pass 22 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 179,119 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 175,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 172,249 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 19 Oct 2016 167,360 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2016 164,198 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 159,731 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated and wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2013 156,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 156,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking on shoulders

Pass 5 Nov 2012 151,427 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 151,332 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 147,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 142,891 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play/ also gaiter split on same

Pass 26 Nov 2009 138,435 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 130,215 miles

Advise full brake check

O/s front wheel rim damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2008 130,215 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Advise full brake check

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s front wheel rim damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 85,439 miles

Corrosion on centre pipe and rear silencer but still secure and not blowing.

Front tyres are worn 3mm and 2.5mm.

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 XAR is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

SJ54 XAR is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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