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YD04 VUV

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

243,481 mi
Last recorded243,481 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 VUV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 243,481 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 243,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 237,227 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 233,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 230,811 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 230,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs are lipped

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 224,664 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 224,664 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 224,664 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 224,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 215,019 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 205,355 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 205,355 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 194,850 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 194,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 186,136 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 180,380 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 180,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 150,963 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 150,963 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 105,993 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 105,993 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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YD04 VUV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc 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 YD04 VUV, 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 YD04 VUV registered?

YD04 VUV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is YD04 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD04 VUV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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