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YL04 JXV

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 JXV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018

Gearbox mounting defective corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mpunt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n\s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mpunt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017

Central Rear Lower Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened Bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Upper Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2017

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Lower Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened Bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Upper Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016

Front Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 17 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,443 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 91,572 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,890 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,268 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 60,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bolt missing exhaust clamp

driver view

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,778 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,272 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 24,272 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,344 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 12,823 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 12,823 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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YL04 JXV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL04 JXV, 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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YL04 JXV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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