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BV54 JCY

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,070 mi
Last recorded224,070 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 JCY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 224,070 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 224,064 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 224,030 miles

Offside Front Outer SILL HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN 30 CM

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

STEERING RACK WET BUT NOT LEAKING

slight bind to breaks

Fail 24 Sep 2019 223,996 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer SILL HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN 30 CM

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

STEERING RACK WET BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 1 Oct 2018 222,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 219,770 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 219,765 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 216,815 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 210,134 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 210,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 190,456 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 181,560 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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 163,409 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 163,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 144,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 129,934 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 129,933 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 105,021 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,278 miles

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2008 92,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,925 miles

slight play in steering rack /

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 JCY is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JCY, 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 JCY is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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