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VA04 AUR

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

222,459 mi
Last recorded222,459 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 AUR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 222,459 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 222,450 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 222,450 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 222,450 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 222,449 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mounts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (6.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 222,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Flexi rubbing bracket. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mounts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (6.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 215,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower bumper some clips missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly knocking body

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 215,493 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower bumper some clips missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly knocking body

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 204,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

o/s/f top mount bearing seized

Fail 5 Aug 2020 204,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

o/s/f top mount bearing seized

Pass 13 Aug 2019 185,830 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 169,894 miles

Both outer sills showing presence of corrosion but not deemed excessive at time of test

Centre exhaust silencer holed/leaking exhaust gases slightly not affecting emissions

Front subframe corroded but not deemed excessive

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity boot perishing

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wiring broken/damaged but secure

Offside Front Inner constant velocity boot perishing

Offside Front Inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly cut but not allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear main lamp unit broken/holed at base

Windscreen washers clearing screen satisfactorly

Fail 4 Jul 2018 169,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both outer sills showing presence of corrosion, but not deemed excessive at time of test

Both wiper blades poor

Central exhaust silencer holed/blowing slightly

Front Subframe corroded, but not deemed excessive

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake wear sensor wiring insecure, fouling wheel/tyre, and damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear main lamp unit broken/holed at its base

washers poor/high

Pass 5 Jul 2017 164,808 miles

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

Front washers slightly high

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

jump leads under bonnet

Fail 27 Jun 2017

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front washers slightly high

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

jump leads under bonnet

Pass 25 Jul 2016 157,148 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 156,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe lose (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 150,341 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 21 Jul 2015 150,341 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 4 Jul 2014 142,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 118,528 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2012 103,349 miles

all rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2011 88,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,345 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,079 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,261 miles

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

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

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

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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VA04 AUR is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VA04 AUR, 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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VA04 AUR is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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