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VE04 ELC

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

202,384 mi
Last recorded202,384 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 ELC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 202,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very bad oil leak STRONG ADVISE

Pass 19 Dec 2016 194,128 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2015

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 161,948 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 161,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 146,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 146,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 129,388 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 129,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 113,860 miles

indicator switch faulty

Pass 21 Dec 2010

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 86,954 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 63,387 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 62,180 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,194 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 28,194 miles

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

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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VE04 ELC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc 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 VE04 ELC, 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 VE04 ELC registered?

VE04 ELC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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