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BV04 SSU

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

167,600 mi
Last recorded167,600 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 SSU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 167,600 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front quarter glass damaged

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 183,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 162,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 159,395 miles

Nearside Front inner wing liner missing

Offside Front 1/4 glass broken

Offside Front slight brake drag

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 159,387 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front inner wing liner missing

Offside Front 1/4 glass broken

Offside Front slight brake drag

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 153,859 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s 1/4 glass broken

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 153,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s 1/4 glass broken

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 146,799 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

o/s glass broken

o/s mirror casing damaged

slight o/s/f brake drag

Fail 9 Mar 2015 146,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

o/s glass broken

o/s mirror casing damaged

slight o/s/f brake drag

Pass 13 Mar 2014 139,373 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre stop lamp not working

o/s glass broken

o/s mirror cassing damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2013 130,330 miles

Oil leak

small cut n/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2013 130,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

small cut n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 121,102 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 112,314 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 112,314 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 104,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

knock on o/s/f when on full lock.But no movement found.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 104,550 miles

knock on o/s/f when on full lock.But no movement found.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 94,874 miles

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 28 Sep 2007 82,532 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 82,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BV04 SSU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BV04 SSU, 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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BV04 SSU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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