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YJ54 VLZ

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,257 mi
Last recorded165,257 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 VLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 165,257 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyres unevenly inflated

Pass 20 Apr 2018 165,049 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 165,046 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst on test (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 154,256 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 154,256 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ns and os sills front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 141,776 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 129,898 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 129,898 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 124,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 116,891 miles

battery insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2013 116,891 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2012 108,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 106,682 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 96,664 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 96,664 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,116 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,421 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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YJ54 VLZ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ54 VLZ, 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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YJ54 VLZ is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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