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VE53 UUF

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,518 mi
Last recorded156,518 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 UUF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 156,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 147,151 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 147,151 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 133,228 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 133,228 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 122,615 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 113,525 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 113,515 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 104,422 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 97,113 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 87,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,413 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,808 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 51,414 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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VE53 UUF is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE53 UUF, 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 VE53 UUF registered?

VE53 UUF is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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