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BM04 BLN

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

132,576 mi
Last recorded132,576 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 BLN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 132,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 132,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 127,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 127,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 122,124 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 122,118 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 120,690 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 120,690 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 109,732 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroding/getting weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 109,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroding/getting weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nuts and bracket corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sll damaged

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,841 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 93,742 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount rusty (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount rusty (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 93,741 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable broken (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount rusty (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount rusty (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 89,075 miles

Front slight brake imbalance

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,773 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 83,773 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 78,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,383 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 73,646 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,646 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,801 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 67,801 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,380 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 54,940 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 54,940 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 48,146 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,114 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,112 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,959 miles

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

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

front wiper blades are smearing the windscreenn slightly

nearside front bumper corner is slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre is slightly curb rubbed

offside rear tyre sidewall has a small cut to it but no cords are visable

Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,488 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 37,488 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,622 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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BM04 BLN is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 BM04 BLN, 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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BM04 BLN is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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