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BT02 UWN

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 UWN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018

Mileage not readable.

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Mileage not readable.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 105,563 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 105,404 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 105,392 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,134 miles

Engine overheating.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 105,125 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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 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)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Engine overheating.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 104,397 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 100,737 miles

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

general corrosion under van

Fail 3 Oct 2013 100,737 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

corrosion rear exhaust

general corrosion under van

Pass 9 Oct 2012 97,666 miles

Oil leak

corrosion rear exhaust

Fail 9 Oct 2012 97,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2011 93,410 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 93,410 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,306 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 90,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 88,005 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,014 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 137,125 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 112,450 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 31 May 2006 112,450 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light not working

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 UWN is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BT02 UWN, 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 UWN is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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