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SN53 AMD

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,116 mi
Last recorded118,116 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 AMD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 118,116 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 118,116 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 106,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,094 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 93,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,509 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 82,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

unable to check steering rack fully for play due to play in lower ball joints

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,590 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 73,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,358 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,812 miles

front brake discs scored not a fail so pass and advise

front brakes seem to be binding slightly,could be drag in diff but as it does not show in rolling road have to pass and advise checked

slight noise on rack when shaken, but unable to find a fault so have to pass and advise checked

Fail 5 Jul 2011 60,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs scored not a fail so pass and advise

slight noise on rack when shaken, but unable to find a fault so have to pass and advise checked

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,068 miles

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

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

front brakes feel to be binding slightly but does not show in rolling road so have to pass and advise checked

Fail 18 Feb 2011 59,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front brakes 12% out of balance not a fail so have to pass but advise checked

Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,869 miles

advise slight travel on foot brake not enough to fail

Fail 28 Jan 2010 52,866 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,046 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight noise when rear brakes are applied,no faults found so have to pass but advise they are checked.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,067 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 39,064 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,089 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 29,089 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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SN53 AMD is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SN53 AMD, 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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SN53 AMD is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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