2004 Citroën Dispatch · 2,396 MOT tests
2004 Citroën Dispatch reliability
2004 Citroën Dispatchs fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Dispatch years (2,396 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- 49.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 129,578
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,396
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 20.1% of tests fail here (63% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Citroën Dispatch
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.4%
- Lights and electrics22%
- Body, chassis and structure20.1%
- Brakes14.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.7%
- Tyres9%
- Seat belts and airbags5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 10.64%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.43%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 5.43%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.88%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.67%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.83%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.73%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.56%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.97%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Citroën Dispatch reliable?
2004 Citroën Dispatchs fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Dispatch years (2,396 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Citroën Dispatch MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (10.64% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (8.43% of tests), position lamp not working (5.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Citroën Dispatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Citroën Dispatch shows 129,578 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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