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WD53 MBO

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

246,025 mi
Last recorded246,025 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 MBO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 246,025 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 245,554 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 241,018 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020

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

Fail 12 May 2020

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both mirror heads taped up

Fail 25 Feb 2019 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both mirror heads taped up

Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,035 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,495 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror head loose

o/s rack arm slightly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,335 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,113 miles

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

Oil leak

airbab light on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,813 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,407 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,051 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,108 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,080 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 27,654 miles

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

offside front tyre outer tread low

Pass 7 Dec 2006 23,977 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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WD53 MBO is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WD53 MBO, 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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WD53 MBO is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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