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VE54 AWO

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,148 mi
Last recorded181,148 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 AWO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 181,148 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 181,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached forward facing trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front axle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various corrosion issues at rear of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2021

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

both rear forward facing trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2020 172,000 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion setting in throughout vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 172,000 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion setting in throughout vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020

Fuel pipe leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion setting in through out vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2019

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

injector leak

nearside front top mount clonks

offside rear quarter panel corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

injector leak

nearside front top mount clonks

offside rear quarter panel corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 159,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal rubber wearing

engine injector leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge cracked and perished

Fail 11 Apr 2018 159,853 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal rubber wearing

engine injector leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge cracked and perished

Pass 18 Apr 2017 154,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,rear section (3.6.B.2c)

front wiper blade rubbers starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

offside rear quarter panel corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bolts loose (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,rear section (3.6.B.2c)

front wiper blade rubbers starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

offside rear quarter panel corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 147,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m,perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

injector seals weeping

offside and nearside front tyres worn on the outer edges

oil leak

play in inner rack ends

Pass 17 Apr 2015 140,025 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 140,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 132,324 miles

offside rear tyre 3 mm

slight play in nearside tierod

Pass 25 Apr 2013 121,218 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2013 121,218 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 107,552 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2011 91,203 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 91,203 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 71,022 miles

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

noise from rear brakes when service and parking brakes applied

Pass 3 Jan 2009 56,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 37,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VE54 AWO is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE54 AWO, 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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VE54 AWO is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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