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BX53 OEF

2004 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,082 mi
Last recorded65,082 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OEF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,082 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Side door handle deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2023 65,001 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Filler pipe area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Side door handle deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2022 61,764 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2022 61,706 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,176 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,091 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 52,089 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES REQUIRE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 47,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES REQUIRE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,593 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 40,593 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 33,291 miles

Rear brakes squealing during brake test

Fail 13 Feb 2017 33,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear stop lamp inop

Nearside Front tyre badly cracking on tread and sidewalls 3803 dot code

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking on sidewalls and in tread 3803 dot code

Offside Front tyre badly cracking on tread and sidewalls 3803 dot code

Rear brakes squealing during brake test

Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,469 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,665 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 11,660 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 10,991 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,510 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 4,875 miles

slight play o/s steering rack.slight binding 0/s/r brake

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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BX53 OEF is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX53 OEF, 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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BX53 OEF is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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