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BU52 DDZ

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 DDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015
Fail 1 Sep 2015

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013
Fail 27 Nov 2013

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,573 miles

Both rear road prings corroded.

Both wing mirrors taped up for security and to protect from sharp edges.

Drivers side front inner steering rack ball slightly worn.

Drivers side rear number plate bulb dull.

Impact damage to drivers side rear wing areas.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 91,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Both rear road prings corroded.

Both wing mirrors taped up for security and to protect from sharp edges.

Drivers side front inner steering rack ball slightly worn.

Drivers side rear number plate bulb dull.

Impact damage to drivers side rear wing areas.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 78,836 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 12 Feb 2011 78,836 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 13 Feb 2010 67,065 miles

Both front wing mirror backins cracked.

Child seat fitted to centre front seat.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 67,065 miles

Both front wing mirror backins cracked.

Child seat fitted to centre front seat.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 31 Jan 2009 55,908 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 55,908 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,248 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 44,927 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs scored and corroded, but notto excess.

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,927 miles

Front brake discs scored and corroded, but notto excess.

Pass 24 Feb 2007 24,481 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 24,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 13,675 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 13,675 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 12,663 miles

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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BU52 DDZ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BU52 DDZ, 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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BU52 DDZ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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