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BG02 SSZ

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,602 mi
Last recorded188,602 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 188,602 miles

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

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)

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

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

high level stop lamp inop

offside rear door handle inop

Fail 7 Dec 2012 188,498 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

high level stop lamp inop

offside rear door handle inop

Pass 15 Dec 2011 179,241 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Nov 2010 170,187 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2009 162,369 miles

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

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Dec 2008 153,233 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 153,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2007 144,073 miles

front tyres approaching wear bars.

red rust underside generally eveident

under side soiled

Fail 18 Dec 2007 144,073 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres approaching wear bars.

red rust underside generally eveident

under side soiled

Pass 30 May 2006 124,707 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 124,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to offside front bumper

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 23 May 2005 97,916 miles

engine induction noise

nearside front inner wing gaurd loose

oil cooler air induction tube damaged

stone chip in front screen

vehicle in dirty condition

Fail 23 May 2005 97,916 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

induction noise on engine

nearside front inner wing gaurd loose

oil cooler air induction tube bent

vehicle in dirty condition

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 SSZ 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 61.5%.

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

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