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BW53 NRU

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 NRU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026
Pass 1 Apr 2025
Pass 3 Apr 2024

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 115,107 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 115,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level top up (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 112,623 miles

spear wheel missing

Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,743 miles

small oil leak

spear tyre missing

Fail 25 Mar 2020 107,743 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

small oil leak

spear tyre missing

Pass 29 Mar 2019 106,728 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 106,728 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,377 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,033 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 102,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,167 miles

nail nsf tyre

small hole exhaust

spear tyre missing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 99,062 miles

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

spear wheel missing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,230 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 96,224 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,555 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 91,604 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 91,604 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,574 miles

DAMAGE....to nearside front door!!!!!!

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,312 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 63,993 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,435 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 NRU 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 77.8%.

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 NRU, 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 BW53 NRU registered?

BW53 NRU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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