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BN02 XSW

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 XSW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2014

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

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

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

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

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

can't see front pads

Pass 9 May 2014

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

can't see front pads

Pass 28 May 2013

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

injector chuffing

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 14 May 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

injector chuffing

Pass 24 May 2012 86,054 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 86,054 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 80,565 miles

front discs badly corroded

Fail 20 May 2011 80,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front discs badly corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 76,049 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

end float off/s rack

Fail 2 Jul 2009 75,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f inner c/v boot holed

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,102 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 73,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 69,639 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 59,535 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 59,535 miles

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

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

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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BN02 XSW is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BN02 XSW, 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 BN02 XSW registered?

BN02 XSW is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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