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SY54 VZM

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,916 mi
Last recorded99,916 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 VZM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,916 miles

advise exhaust system been welded at cat

advise front subframe been welded at o/s and heavily coated with underseal

advise n/s inner sill been welded and heavily coated with paint

advise new shockers fitted to o/s n/s rear

advise o/s n/s outer sills been welded and heavily coated with paint

Fail 15 Jun 2017 99,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed within 30cm of seatbelt support (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed within 30cm of support (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed within 30cm of seatbelt support (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed within 30cm of seatbelt support (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,689 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 99,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,250 miles

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2014

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

nearside front CV boot clip broken

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,274 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 84,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly worn inside edge

offside front tyre slightly worn inside edge

Fail 5 Apr 2012 74,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly worn inside edge

offside front tyre slightly worn inside edge

Fail 20 Mar 2012 74,845 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

engine sump badly corroded,and bad oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,894 miles

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2010 62,480 miles

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

o/s wiper blade taped on

Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,082 miles

both frt tyres starting to wear inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,357 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,723 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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SY54 VZM is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY54 VZM, 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 SY54 VZM registered?

SY54 VZM is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for SY54 VZM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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