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BD51 GFX

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

168,801 mi
Last recorded168,801 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 GFX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 168,801 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 168,543 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 157,024 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2012 157,022 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 151,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

different sized wheels fitted front and rear

Fail 2 Jun 2010

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

different sized wheels fitted front and rear

Pass 25 May 2009
Fail 25 May 2009

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2008

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

cannot tell mileage

movement felt through rack tie rods

windscreen dirty

Fail 30 Apr 2008

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

cannot make out mileage

movement felt through rack tie rods

windscreen dirty

Fail 24 Apr 2007 121,519 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both n.o plates slightly deteriorated

slight movement offside front track rod

Pass 24 Apr 2007 121,519 miles

both n.o plates slightly deteriorated

slight movement offside front track rod

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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BD51 GFX is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BD51 GFX, 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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What year was BD51 GFX registered?

BD51 GFX is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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