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YX04 VSV

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,339 mi
Last recorded170,339 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 VSV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 170,339 miles

Centre brake light disconnected

Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area for test

Spare tyre Flat

Pass 3 Jun 2017 168,810 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn edge

high level stop light not working

offside loading door outer handle missing

Fail 26 May 2017 168,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn edge

high level stop light not working

offside loading door outer handle missing

Pass 16 May 2016 160,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside loading door outer handle missing

high level stop light not working

Fail 9 May 2016 160,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside loading door outer handle missing

high level stop light not working

Pass 8 May 2015 151,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

high level stop light not working

nearside front brake pad wire broken

nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking grease

offside loading door outer handle broken

Fail 8 May 2015 151,737 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

high level stop light not working

nearside front brake pad wire broken

nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking grease

offside loading door outer handle broken

Pass 12 May 2014 142,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

front brake discs worn

high level stop light not working

nearside rear light lens holed

nearside rear tyre pressure low

nearside rear tyre worn in one spot

offside reartyre worn on edge

Fail 1 May 2014 142,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

front brake discs worn

high level stop light not working

nearside rear light lens holed

nearside rear tyre pressure low

nearside rear tyre worn in one spot

offside reartyre worn on edge

Pass 17 May 2013 133,024 miles

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

Oil leak

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

high-level stop light not working

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded edges

Fail 8 May 2013 132,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

high-level stop light not working

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded edges

offside parking brake cable loose of backet

Pass 10 May 2012 125,106 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 125,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 111,965 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 111,964 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,731 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 86,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,791 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 65,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,941 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,154 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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YX04 VSV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YX04 VSV, 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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YX04 VSV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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