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BP04 YLL

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,276 mi
Last recorded156,276 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 YLL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 156,276 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated but not to excess contaminated with oil

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion offside inner and outer sill

forward handbrake cable support bracket corroded

nearside rear arm bush slightly deteriorating

offside rear outer handle broken (van)

slight damage nearside headlight

wear front shock absorbers

Fail 27 Jul 2018 156,276 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Lower engine mounting deteriorated but not to excess contaminated with oil

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion offside inner and outer sill

forward handbrake cable support bracket corroded

nearside rear arm bush slightly deteriorating

offside rear outer handle broken (van)

slight damage nearside headlight

wear front shock absorbers

Fail 6 Jul 2018 155,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached nearside rear bolt sheared off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring insecure (1.6 (e))

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess contaminated with oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorating (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion offside rear inner and outer sill

forward handbrake cable support bracket corroded

nearside rear arm bush slightly deteriorating

offside rear outer handle broken (van)

slight damage nearside headlight

wear front shock absorbers

Pass 11 Jul 2017

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 0/s/r axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/r axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 0/s/r axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016
Pass 1 May 2015

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s front st/rack arm

Fail 29 Apr 2013

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in o/s front st/rack arm

Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,802 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,676 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 77,676 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,624 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 77,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,464 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in o/s steering rack

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2009 70,460 miles

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

grease loss evident n/s inner drive shaft boot

innert wheel arch trim not fully restrained

Fail 23 May 2008 59,508 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2008 59,508 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,879 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 45,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BP04 YLL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BP04 YLL, 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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BP04 YLL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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