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BW04 EDV

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 EDV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020

Offside seat slightly frayed

oil leaks on engine area

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside seat slightly frayed

oil leaks on engine area

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 136,157 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside sill slightly corried

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

oil leaks from engine

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2019 136,157 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside sill slightly corried

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil leaks from engine

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 126,201 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 105,706 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 105,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 100,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,959 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,519 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 84,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 79,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,776 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 62,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F/DOOR MIRROR HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

O/S/F/STEERING RACK ARM HAS PLAY

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,844 miles

N/S/F/DOOR MIRROR HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

O/S/F/STEERING RACK ARM HAS PLAY

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,801 miles

N/S/F/ DOOR MIRROR HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F/AND/N/S/F/ STEERING RACK ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 53,801 miles

N/S/F/ DOOR MIRROR HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F/AND/N/S/F/ STEERING RACK ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,114 miles

N/S/F/ DOOR MIRROR HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

O/S/F/ STEERING ARM HAS MOVEMENT

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 43,114 miles

N/S/F/ DOOR MIRROR HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

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

O/S/F/ STEERING ARM HAS MOVEMENT

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,266 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 30,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside mirror glass is cracked

offside rear light lense is cracked

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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BW04 EDV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BW04 EDV, 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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BW04 EDV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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