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BG02 SSV

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,697 mi
Last recorded113,697 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 SSV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated age related cracking to the rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

early signs of corrosion to both rear trailing arms

early signs of corrosion to the front subframe

early signs of corrosion to the lower radiator support panel

early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s front upper strut mount panels

general signs of corrosion to the underbody and components

n/s number plate lamp is dim

no oil in the engine at the start of test

o/s headlamp outer lens is damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2021 113,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated age related cracking to the rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken ,showing white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

early signs of corrosion to both rear trailing arms

early signs of corrosion to the front subframe

early signs of corrosion to the lower radiator support panel

early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s front upper strut mount panels

general signs of corrosion to the underbody and components

n/s number plate lamp is dim

no oil in the engine at the start of test

o/s headlamp outer lens is damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2020 111,527 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

early signs of corrosion to both rear trailing arms

early signs of corrosion to the front subframe in places

early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s front upper strut panels

n/s front outer cv boot has a slight weep of grease

n/s rear lamp lens has a temp repair

o/s headlamp lens is damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2020 111,527 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

early signs of corrosion to both rear trailing arms

early signs of corrosion to the front subframe in places

early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s front upper strut panels

n/s front outer cv boot has a slight weep of grease

n/s rear lamp lens has a temp repair

o/s headlamp lens is damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,427 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear forward most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

early signs of corrosion to both rear trailing arms

early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s front upper strut panels

front number plate is slightly cracked

n/s rear lamp cluster has been repaired

o/s headlamp glass is damaged

slight wear to the brake antislip device

Fail 27 Nov 2019 109,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear forward most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

early signs of corrosion to both rear trailing arms

early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s front upper strut panels

front number plate is slightly cracked

n/s rear lamp cluster has been repaired

o/s headlamp glass is damaged

slight wear to the brake antislip device

Pass 14 Dec 2018 107,287 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most, trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are worn thin

early signs of corrosion to both rear trailing arms

early signs of corrosion to the n/s rear outer sill ( slight Bubbling )

front number plate is slightly cracked

n/s/rear lamp cluster has been repaired

Fail 14 Dec 2018 107,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most, trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are worn thin

early signs of corrosion to both rear trailing arms

early signs of corrosion to the n/s rear outer sill ( slight Bubbling )

front number plate is slightly cracked

n/s/rear lamp cluster has been repaired

Pass 8 Dec 2017 104,925 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (2.4.G.2)

all tyres are wearing thin

n/s/rear light cluster has been repaired

Fail 8 Dec 2017 104,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (2.4.G.2)

all tyres are wearing thin

n/s/rear light cluster has been repaired

Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,326 miles

Nearside Rear forwardmost rear axle mounting bush has some wear

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced light damage to glass (1.7.5a)

light corrosion to front crossmember

Fail 29 Nov 2016 102,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe insecure on manifold (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear forwardmost rear axle mounting bush has some wear

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced light damage to glass (1.7.5a)

light corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 4 Dec 2015 99,379 miles

front cross member is showing early signs of corrosion

o/s headlamp glass is damaged

slight play in the n/s/rear forward axle bush

slight play in the o/s/front inner track rod assembly

Fail 4 Dec 2015 99,379 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

front cross member is showing early signs of corrosion

o/s headlamp glass is damaged

slight play in the n/s/rear forward axle bush

slight play in the o/s/front inner track rod assembly

Pass 11 Dec 2014 97,117 miles

light corrosion to front subframe mounting crossmember

o/s side repeater lens missing

Fail 11 Dec 2014 97,115 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

light corrosion to front subframe mounting crossmember

o/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrosion to front crossmember

o/s side repeater lens missing but shows amber light

Fail 18 Dec 2013 93,779 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrosion to front crossmember

o/s side repeater lens missing but shows amber light

Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 89,805 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,696 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,600 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 80,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

injector leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,374 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2008 73,315 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 73,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

pressure leak from one of the injector

Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,442 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 58,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front brake disc

advise front wipers

Fail 27 Apr 2006 43,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside mirror chip missing of edge

Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,658 miles

offside mirror chip missing of edge

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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BG02 SSV is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BG02 SSV, 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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BG02 SSV is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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