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BJ04 BWN

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,421 mi
Last recorded147,421 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 BWN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2022 147,421 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear outer sills holed

gear box mount corroded under bonnet

slight blow on exhaust

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2021 144,397 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2021 144,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2020 140,285 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 140,280 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer rotten tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lights indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,521 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 131,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 123,572 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 122,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 117,816 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play offside steering arm

Fail 21 Jul 2015 117,816 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 23 Jul 2014 113,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2014 113,859 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 110,566 miles

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

Oil leak

both steering arms have play in the inner ball joints

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside front subframe stabiliser bolt missing

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 29 Jul 2013 110,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both steering arms have play in the inner ball joints

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside front subframe stabiliser bolt missing

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,101 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 125,624 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 103,931 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 103,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 82,277 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 82,277 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 41,657 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,560 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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BJ04 BWN is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BJ04 BWN, 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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BJ04 BWN is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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