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WL04 DYS

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,969 mi
Last recorded147,969 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 DYS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 147,969 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 147,964 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jun 2016

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 113,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 113,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 105,302 miles

Indicator stalk slightly sticky

Pass 27 Apr 2013
Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,038 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,360 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 82,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,219 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,698 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,913 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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WL04 DYS is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WL04 DYS, 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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WL04 DYS is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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