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BJ04 HVC

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HVC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 149,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

signs of corrosion on sills under sill covering unable to inspect fully

Fail 3 Oct 2018 149,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

signs of corrosion on sills under sill covering unable to inspect fully

Fail 6 Sep 2018 149,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear cross member damaged

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) joint ()

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 144,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 144,870 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 136,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

coil spring worn All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 135,574 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 128,139 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 128,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 116,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2013 116,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2012 110,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 110,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 104,048 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 104,048 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,122 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,170 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 79,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,859 miles

exhaust system bent fouling floor

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,094 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 64,094 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HVC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HVC, 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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What year was BJ04 HVC registered?

BJ04 HVC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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