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YC04 MDE

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,406 mi
Last recorded166,406 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 MDE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 166,406 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 161,492 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all three rear facing seatbelts frayed/deteriated

both front brakes slight bind when jacked up but no bind on rbt

Fail 20 Aug 2013 161,464 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

all three rear facing seatbelts frayed/deteriated

both front brakes slight bind when jacked up but no bind on rbt

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 161,161 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 157,459 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 149,558 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 148,804 miles

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

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

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

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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YC04 MDE is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC04 MDE, 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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What year was YC04 MDE registered?

YC04 MDE is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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