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BV54 HZL

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 HZL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024

Front bolts missing from upper suspension mountings

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front bolts missing from upper suspension mountings

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 133,568 miles

Nearside Rear side light casing cracked

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end & inner tie arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front mirror casing loose

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 133,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills corroding and holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills corroding and holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills corroding and holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear side light casing cracked

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end & inner tie arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front mirror casing loose

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 118,305 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing.

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 118,305 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing.

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021
Fail 5 Jan 2021

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 125,525 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 125,525 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 123,654 miles

both front brakes binding on slightly

both front tyres worn to edges

front brake pads worn close to limit

slight play to offside and nearside steering arms

Fail 1 Jun 2018 123,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged perished 195/70X14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged perished 195/70X14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brakes binding on slightly

both front tyres worn to edges

front brake pads worn close to limit

slight play to offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 1 Jun 2017 122,139 miles

both rear tyres perishing

chip to screen

offside and nearside steering arms slight play

Fail 23 May 2017 122,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

chip to screen

offside and nearside steering arms slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2016 119,190 miles

rear brake balance

rear brakes slightly binding

rear tyres perishing

slight play in steering arms

Fail 19 Jun 2015 117,019 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

slight play to offside steering arm / track rod end

Pass 19 Jun 2015 117,019 miles

both rear tyres perishing

slight play to offside steering arm / track rod end

Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,963 miles

rear silencer corroding and slight blow

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 31 May 2013 111,356 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 109,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,277 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)

both front tyres bald edges.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,280 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 79,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,982 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 64,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,714 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,133 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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BV54 HZL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BV54 HZL, 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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BV54 HZL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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