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SO04 FHV

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

200,011 mi
Last recorded200,011 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 FHV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2018 200,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Fuel system component insecure cooler (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering wheel loose or upper bearing (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2017 188,275 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 188,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken/insecure (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 177,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 177,054 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 160,080 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 152,960 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 151,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 151,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 151,029 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 146,150 miles

offside side loading door outer handle missing

Fail 19 Nov 2010 146,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside side loading door outer handle missing

Pass 25 Nov 2009
Fail 23 Nov 2009

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008
Pass 26 Jul 2007 89,248 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 89,248 miles

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

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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SO04 FHV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SO04 FHV, 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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SO04 FHV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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