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BL04 FDG

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FDG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top mounts

Rear Service brake both N/S and O/S just met requirements may require adjustment / repair

Fail 30 May 2020

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top mounts

Pass 12 Jun 2018

Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear door damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 160,511 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes into comp (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Sep 2016 160,484 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes into comp (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2015 152,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 139,804 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 122,781 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,647 miles

various faults on trailer socket

Fail 6 Jun 2012 112,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

various faults on trailer socket

Pass 10 May 2011 100,530 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 92,719 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,345 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,296 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,882 miles

play in steering rack

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 FDG is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDG, 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 FDG is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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