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BG52 SRO

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,326 mi
Last recorded196,326 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 SRO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 196,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

battery loose

Fail 13 Jul 2017 196,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

battery loose

Pass 20 Jul 2016 169,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 189,343 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 172,092 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear door doesnt open from outside

unable to open rear load doors due to bicycle rack

Fail 15 Jul 2015 172,092 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear door doesnt open from outside

unable to open rear load doors due to bicycle rack

Pass 7 May 2014 151,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion parts of rear brake pipes and rear brake hose ferrals

slight play lower balljoint

Fail 7 May 2014 151,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion parts of rear brake pipes and rear brake hose ferrals

slight play lower balljoint

Pass 15 May 2013 150,093 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 150,093 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 147,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 146,446 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 146,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f something metal catching the disc

Pass 21 Jun 2010 141,383 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 133,195 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 121,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 121,782 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 110,784 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 92,248 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both wipers slightly split

Pass 18 Oct 2005 88,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front headlamp lense has small chip

small crack in nearside rear light cluster

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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BG52 SRO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG52 SRO, 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 BG52 SRO registered?

BG52 SRO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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