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BM04 BMU

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,176 mi
Last recorded136,176 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 136,176 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 136,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 131,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 131,862 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint ball joint loose in housing (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 131,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 123,924 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 123,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 116,768 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,549 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 107,549 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013
Fail 28 Jun 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,738 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 91,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,346 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 85,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,707 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber worn on side

front wishbones bushes cracking

rear tyres x2 wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2010 77,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber worn on side

front wishbones bushes cracking

rear tyres x2 wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,455 miles

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

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

n/s/f door mirror housing insecurebut mirror not effected

o/s/f door mirror cracked but not effectong view

Fail 17 Jun 2009 69,452 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

N/S/F door mirror housing insecure but mirror is not affected.

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

O/S/F door mirror cracked but not affecting view

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 57,533 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,916 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on 3mm tread

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 BMU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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