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BX04 BWU

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,644 mi
Last recorded156,644 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 156,644 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 156,644 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 146,519 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 146,519 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 135,108 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 121,778 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 107,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 104,191 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 95,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 95,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,713 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2016 83,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,561 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheels have slight grab

centre brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 72,963 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 67,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 62,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 56,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 50,200 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 50,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 May 2010 43,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2010 43,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 37,418 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 37,418 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,484 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 BWU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX04 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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