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VU54 XZX

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,578 mi
Last recorded164,578 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XZX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 164,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Fail 25 May 2017 164,575 miles

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 31 May 2016 162,629 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 162,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working And offside and centre. (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 158,856 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all front anti roll bar bushes perishing

chip in windscreen

nearside front brake binding

Fail 27 May 2015 158,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all front anti roll bar bushes perishing

chip in windscreen

nearside front brake binding

offside wiper split and both smearing

rear exhaust hanger detached but system still supported

Pass 16 May 2014 155,592 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 155,592 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind from front brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2012 142,674 miles

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on edges.

Offside parking brake cable insecure.

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Towbar electrical socket insecure.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 142,674 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on edges.

Offside parking brake cable insecure.

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Towbar electrical socket insecure.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 127,503 miles

Emissions printout not provided as reading too low for analyser to detect.

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

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

Slight front brake judder.

Towbar corroded.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 127,503 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Emissions printout not provided as reading too low for analyser to detect.

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

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

Slight front brake judder.

Towbar corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 111,382 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 111,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 94,201 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 75,177 miles

Body damage on offside rear corner.

Both side repeaters slightly discoloured.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,629 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 56,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VU54 XZX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VU54 XZX, 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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VU54 XZX is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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