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AU02 AVB

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,304 mi
Last recorded163,304 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 AVB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 163,304 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sill bubbleing up at the front (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 162,877 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 154,562 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

n/s/f side light dim

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r tyre has nail in

o/s mirror insecure

o/s/f indicator dim

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Fail 19 Feb 2016 154,562 miles

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

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

n/s/f side light dim

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r tyre has nail in

o/s mirror insecure

o/s/f indicator dim

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 24 Feb 2015 145,748 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 145,748 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 137,440 miles

signs of brake fluid around master cylinder & servo area, fluid level ok

Fail 5 Mar 2014 137,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

signs of brake fluid around master cylinder & servo area, fluid level ok

Fail 7 Mar 2013 129,517 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 129,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 120,953 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advise parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Mar 2012 120,953 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advise parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 112,328 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2011 112,328 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 102,415 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 102,415 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 92,003 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear box mounting bracket

Fail 28 Mar 2009 92,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear box mounting bracket

Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,267 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,343 miles

n/s/f tyre at legal limits † †nail in o/s/f tyre † †n/s/r tyre near legal limits

Pass 28 Feb 2006 65,799 miles

1.o/s/front headlamp (holed). †2.both front brake discs (rusty).

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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AU02 AVB is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 94,818 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 AU02 AVB, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU02 AVB is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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