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RN04 BOV

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,785 mi
Last recorded83,785 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 BOV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 83,785 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 83,785 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2025 77,218 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 77,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 74,955 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 74,940 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 72,010 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 72,007 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2022 71,399 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak on engine not serious (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 67,031 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak on engine not serious (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 67,031 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak on engine not serious (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 64,573 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steel cooling pipe slightly leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 64,572 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steel cooling pipe slightly leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,456 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 61,456 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Feb 2018 59,016 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,204 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 54,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,992 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,947 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,375 miles

Rear tyres low on tread and perished

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,223 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,720 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,326 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 20,061 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,061 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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RN04 BOV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RN04 BOV, 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 RN04 BOV registered?

RN04 BOV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is RN04 BOV safe to buy?

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