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VE04 FYH

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,723 mi
Last recorded41,723 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 41,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 41,720 miles

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

Emissions not tested Hole in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective Spilt in side wall ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 41,705 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 20 Nov 2017 31,298 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

corrosion front subframe

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside front tyre low inner edge

offside mirror glass cracked

wear front discs

Fail 20 Nov 2017 31,298 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

corrosion front subframe

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside front tyre low inner edge

offside mirror glass cracked

wear front discs

Pass 22 Nov 2016 29,867 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

corrosion front subframe

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge and slight sidewall damage

wear front discs

Fail 22 Nov 2016 29,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

corrosion front subframe

wear front discs

Pass 23 Nov 2015 27,132 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 22,555 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight blow from rear exhaust box tail pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,555 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust box tail pipe

Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,635 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust

Fail 28 Aug 2013 20,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre starting to perish on side wall

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,464 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,817 miles

offside door mirror cracking

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,917 miles

front number plate cracking

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,722 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre very near wear limit

Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,472 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside mirror glass damaged slightly

nearside rear tyre pressure low

slight cut on offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 5 May 2007 8,924 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 8,924 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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VE04 FYH is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FYH, 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 FYH registered?

VE04 FYH is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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