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2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,620 mi
Last recorded121,620 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 USD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 121,620 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Aug 2016 121,618 miles

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

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

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,096 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 119,095 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013
Fail 3 Dec 2013

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 108,902 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 108,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 108,898 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 93,894 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,796 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 USD is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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