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SO04 XYZ

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 XYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes corroded and covered in protective grease

Fail 6 Nov 2017

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes corroded and covered in protective grease

Pass 17 Jun 2016

both sills corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2014

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 94,705 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 94,705 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 78,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,947 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 63,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,104 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,694 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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SO04 XYZ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XYZ, 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 SO04 XYZ registered?

SO04 XYZ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is SO04 XYZ safe to buy?

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