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YA53 MKL

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,307 mi
Last recorded144,307 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 MKL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 144,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 144,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 138,414 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 132,981 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside mirror damaged

rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 4 Feb 2016 132,981 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside mirror damaged

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 11 Feb 2015 131,429 miles

MAJOR oil leak

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded & leaking

front tyres worn on edges

nearside mirror glass damaged

rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 10 Feb 2015 131,429 miles

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

rear tyres heavily perished

MAJOR oil leak

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery light on

exhaust corroded & leaking

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 126,466 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

major oil leak

nearside front mirror damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 126,466 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

major oil leak

nearside front mirror damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 119,958 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 114,622 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 101,504 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 102,722 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 93,270 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2008 93,269 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,491 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 86,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2006 81,704 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 81,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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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YA53 MKL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YA53 MKL, 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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YA53 MKL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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