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BN04 JWC

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

135,572 mi
Last recorded135,572 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 JWC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 135,572 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 134,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded not near suspension mounting points

Fail 18 Nov 2020 134,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded not near suspension mounting points

Pass 28 Oct 2019 124,846 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 124,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 107,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 107,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 99,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,945 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also small cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,564 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,563 miles

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

alternator drive belt not fitted correctly

front crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,234 miles

offside front abs ring broken.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 78,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

offside front abs ring broken.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,709 miles

slight play in offside rack end joint

Fail 21 Mar 2012 65,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside rack end joint

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,188 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2011 57,186 miles

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

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,868 miles

nsr trim panel missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 48,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr trim panel missing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,853 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,215 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 32,215 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,585 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 24,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BN04 JWC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BN04 JWC, 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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BN04 JWC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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