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BL04 EVG

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 EVG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018

Fuel filter damp.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking Rack Area. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter damp.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 138,437 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 138,435 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure N/S and O/S (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 126,717 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine management light on.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 126,700 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine management light on.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 124,352 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine mangerment light on.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 122,045 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 118,614 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre upper stoplamp not working!

Pass 11 Jul 2012 114,123 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 114,107 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rusted

Pass 20 Jul 2011 104,436 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 104,436 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 90,502 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 75,685 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 75,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

high level stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,804 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 61,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2007 48,687 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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BL04 EVG is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL04 EVG, 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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BL04 EVG is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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