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BX04 AEC

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,949 mi
Last recorded172,949 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 AEC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 172,949 miles

Front brake discs rusted and pitted

Fail 26 Feb 2020 172,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn inner edge cut to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs rusted and pitted

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2018 171,441 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 171,438 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal under vehicle (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 166,165 miles

Front steering ball joints play.

Rear shock absorbers damp.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 166,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust insecure and (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front steering ball joints play.

Rear shock absorbers damp.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 100,485 miles

Difficult to select reverse.

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs grooved.

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

Oil leak around engine.

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,485 miles

Difficult to select reverse.

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Front brake discs grooved.

Oil leak around engine.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,665 miles

Antifreeze level ok (-37)

Oil level slightly high.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 73,665 miles

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

Antifreeze level ok (-37)

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Handbrake cable slightly insecure(done)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil level slightly high.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,572 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 54,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,638 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,175 miles

cracks drivers rear tyre outer wall

Fail 8 Mar 2010 51,175 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cracks drivers rear tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,705 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 5,963 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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BX04 AEC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BX04 AEC, 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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BX04 AEC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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