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BV54 HZN

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,219 mi
Last recorded147,219 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 147,219 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 147,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box has hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 134,409 miles

oil seepage around sump, gear box mount bush (cracking), under body suspension components surface rust, spare wheel missing

Fail 15 Mar 2021 134,409 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

oil seepage around sump, gear box mount bush (cracking), under body suspension components surface rust, spare wheel missing

Fail 15 Jul 2020 134,406 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 134,116 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror cover slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 134,116 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror cover slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 133,993 miles

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

n/s front tyre outer wall has a cut, no ply or cords visable

o/s front steering arm has slight play in inner rack end

Pass 8 Aug 2017 132,574 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer corroded

Slight play in o/s front steering arm

Fail 3 Aug 2017 132,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer corroded

Slight play in o/s front steering arm

Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,743 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 110,743 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 120,198 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2015 110,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 109,603 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 109,595 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,297 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,962 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 107,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 105,202 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)

Oil leak

exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 1 Sep 2010 103,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 103,291 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 91,073 miles

N/S/F Drive Shaft Seal Weeping

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 91,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Drive Shaft Seal Weeping

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,898 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 67,898 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,084 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 HZN is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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