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BW04 EFE

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,866 mi
Last recorded147,866 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 EFE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 147,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly insecure (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 137,048 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 124,001 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014
Pass 15 Mar 2013 112,342 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 112,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 107,877 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 107,877 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 105,231 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 105,231 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 93,031 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 93,031 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,748 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2009 78,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 69,935 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 mirror cover broke and insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2007 60,540 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 60,540 miles

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

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 EFE is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BW04 EFE, 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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What year was BW04 EFE registered?

BW04 EFE is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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