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BW53 GKN

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,930 mi
Last recorded115,930 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 GKN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 115,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,668 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/r tyre radial cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2013 112,223 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,415 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 106,696 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 103,999 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 103,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 92,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 91,549 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 91,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 67,555 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,555 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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BW53 GKN is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW53 GKN, 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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BW53 GKN is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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