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SM54 XHB

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 XHB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple leak in centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid NSR and OSR (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side NSR and OSR (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS inner and outer sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel area holed and breaking up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe heavily corroded and holed on OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative valve heavilycorroded and breaking up! (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper spring mounting area holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (limit is 30%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSF brake disc is scored and shows signs of previous heat

oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2022

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn NSR and OSR bushes heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (limit is 30%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSF brake disc is scored and shows signs of previous heat

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2021

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jan 2020

NS headlamp has a temp repair

Pass 21 Feb 2019 127,055 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 112,143 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

front coil springs corroded

front shocks corroded

front steering pipe has slight leak

nsf headlight loose

nsr tyre cracking on sidewalls

oil leak

osf brake binding slightly

osf inner cv boot split

Fail 28 Nov 2016 112,140 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking number 1 injector (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

front coil springs corroded

front shocks corroded

front steering pipe has slight leak

nsr tyre cracking on sidewalls

oil leak

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2015 101,218 miles

oil leak

underside corroded

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 101,216 miles

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

underside corroded

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

osf brake has slight bind

Pass 9 Jan 2015

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014
Fail 10 Jan 2014

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,751 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 77,751 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,185 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 67,177 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010
Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,227 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,784 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,534 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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SM54 XHB 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 SM54 XHB, 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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SM54 XHB is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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