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BT02 SZP

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

135,785 mi
Last recorded135,785 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 SZP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 135,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 135,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear axle bushes are deteriorated and has movements in them

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2021 135,115 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear axle bushes are deteriorated and has movements in them

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2020

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2018

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 1 nail in shoulder and 1 in middle ()

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2017

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Slight play on both sides inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear box exhaust system corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak also has slight play (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Slight play on both sides inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear box exhaust system corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak also has slight play (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Jul 2016

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2016

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged bothsides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015
Fail 30 Jul 2015

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2014

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,896 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 98,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,721 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front cuts to sidewall

rear brakes noisey need inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2011 86,337 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front cuts to sidewall

rear brakes noisey need inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,046 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 80,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 75,114 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 6 Jul 2009 75,114 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2008 68,100 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,100 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,929 miles

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

metallic noise around pulley area

Fail 19 Jul 2007 61,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil level low

metallic noise around pulley area

Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,315 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 56,045 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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BT02 SZP 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 56.7%.

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 BT02 SZP, 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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BT02 SZP is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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