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WU53 NSY

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

174,630 mi
Last recorded174,630 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 NSY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 174,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f outer sill corroded but doesn't affect vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2019 174,630 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f outer sill corroded but doesn't affect vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2018 174,445 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 174,444 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 164,514 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 164,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 182,588 miles

exhaust system rear of centre getting corroded

front registration plate scratched but not likely to be misread

front tyres cracking slightly

slight play n/s and o/s steering tie rods

Fail 7 Apr 2016 182,588 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system rear of centre getting corroded

front registration plate scratched but not likely to be misread

front tyres cracking slightly

slight play n/s and o/s steering tie rods

Pass 15 Apr 2015 175,472 miles

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

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

front number plate scuffed/ scatched but not likely to be misread

rear of centre exhaust section corroded

slight play n/s and o/s steering tie rods

Fail 10 Apr 2015 175,472 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front number plate scuffed/ scatched but not likely to be misread

rear of centre exhaust section corroded

slight play n/s and o/s steering tie rods

Pass 10 Apr 2014 168,698 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 168,698 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 157,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

bonnet cable corroded and worn

front bumper insecurely mounted

light switches insecure

n/s front seat bolted to floor not using orginal mounts

n/s registration plate lamp dim

o/s front head lamp slightly insecure

o/s front side repeater lense missing

van and been conerted to a camper

wiring exposed in n/s front foot well

Fail 8 Apr 2013 157,244 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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)

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

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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

bonnet cable corroded and worn

front bumper insecurely mounted

light switches insecure

n/s front seat bolted to floor not using orginal mounts

o/s front head lamp slightly insecure

o/s front side repeater lense missing

van and been conerted to a camper

wiring exposed in n/s front foot well

Pass 10 Apr 2012 140,558 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 140,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

osf wheel binding slightly

rear lower engine mount split

Pass 7 Jul 2010 127,574 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 111,584 miles

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

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

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

damage to o/s front corner but no sharp edges

o/s rear lamp lens damaged slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2007 80,849 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 80,843 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

anti slip on brake pedal worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2006 60,599 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 60,578 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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WU53 NSY is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WU53 NSY, 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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WU53 NSY is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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