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SO54 LGJ

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,040 mi
Last recorded71,040 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 LGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2019 71,040 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Around steering rack offside mounting area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Both front struts and strut top mounting plates corroded.

Both mirror covers loose.

Exhaust blowing very slightly at front to centre joining sleeve.

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Front brake pads look low.

Front registration plate cracked.

Fuel filler rubber hose deteriorated.

Nearside front outer brake pipe corroded.

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked.

Nearside rear outer sill and offside front outer sill corroded.

Offside front outer brake pipe corroded.

Offside front rack end has slight play.

Offside front seatbelt webbing slightly deteriorated.

Rear axle ,shocks and springs corroded.

Rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Rear bumper damaged.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 65,071 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded in o/s front and o/s front to rear

shocks, springs, mounting points and rear suspension bar corroded

slight wear in suspension bushes

wing repeaters slightly white

Fail 13 Dec 2018 65,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded in o/s front and o/s front to rear

shocks, springs, mounting points and rear suspension bar corroded

slight wear in suspension bushes

wing repeaters slightly white

Pass 21 Dec 2017 59,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brakes noisy in rollers

Side repeater slightly discoloured both slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2017 59,565 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket at front crossmember (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brakes noisy in rollers

Side repeater slightly discoloured both slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2016 55,009 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear brake noisy

Offside Rear light damaged

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

sump corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2016 54,993 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear brake noisy

Offside Rear light damaged

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

sump corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,780 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

sump corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 48,761 miles

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

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

sump corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges replacement recomended

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Nov 2014 43,732 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front lower wishbones ball joint boots and bushes slightly worn

slight corrosion on brake pipes

tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2014 43,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front lower wishbones ball joint boots and bushes slightly worn

front brakes slightly worn and rears noisey

o/s/f tyre worn

rear tyres cracking

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,599 miles

both front tyres worn edges

both rear tyres cracking sidewalls 195/70/14

rear axle front bushes starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight crack n/s/r lamp unit

wing repeaters going white

Fail 3 Dec 2013 37,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn edges

both rear tyres cracking sidewalls 195/70/14

rear axle front bushes starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight crack n/s/r lamp unit

wing repeaters going white

Pass 6 Dec 2012 34,072 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 30,006 miles

Sump corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 26,881 miles

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Dec 2010 26,881 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 24,194 miles

Ignition switch stiff

Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,418 miles

n/s wiper poor

rear brakes noisey (clean out?)

service light on

Fail 15 Dec 2008 21,418 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper poor

rear brakes noisey (clean out?)

service light on

Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,977 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 17,411 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/f wiper poor

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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SO54 LGJ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Red 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 SO54 LGJ, 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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SO54 LGJ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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