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BJ04 HVT

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,424 mi
Last recorded197,424 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 197,424 miles

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

Offside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side door handle loose (6.2.B.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 197,424 miles

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

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

Offside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side door handle loose (6.2.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 191,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control bumper (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened warped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi too load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both foot brake low effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside sliding door handle broke

Pass 4 Jun 2015
Pass 20 Sep 2014

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2014

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 141,191 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 141,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2012

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 7 Jun 2010

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 9 May 2009 81,136 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 81,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2008 69,168 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 69,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,337 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 58,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HVT is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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