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YF04 FZY

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,274 mi
Last recorded174,274 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 FZY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 174,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust system repaired

Pass 10 Sep 2014 174,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

centre exhaust system repaired

Pass 29 Sep 2013 146,305 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 145,512 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.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)

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

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

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

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

damage to near side side door (taxi test )

no no smoking sign fitted to rear ( TAXI TEST )

no taxi road test done

poorer repair to near side front bumper ( taxi test)

vehicle is on seriously damaged marker TAXI TEST

Pass 1 Oct 2012
Fail 27 Sep 2012

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

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

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

reversing light ionp

Pass 27 Sep 2011 116,493 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 101,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 101,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 101,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,231 miles

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

damaged marker (dvla)

o/s steering rack worn

Fail 24 Sep 2009 83,895 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

damaged marker (dvla)

o/s steering rack worn

Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,581 miles

24 % imbalance on front brakes

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

TAXI TEST : THIS VEHICLE HAS A SERIOUSLY DAMAGED MARKER AGAINT IT AND WAS ONLY TESTED FOR SOLIHULL COUNCILL AS A RESULT OF A LETTER FROM THE COUNCILL STATING THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE USED.

slight movement in offside steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 23 Sep 2008 64,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,936 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 75,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,195 miles

slight imblanace to front brakes

Pass 2 Sep 2005 14,813 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no. plate damaged

spare incorrect size

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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YF04 FZY is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YF04 FZY, 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 YF04 FZY registered?

YF04 FZY is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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