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BU52 DFF

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,956 mi
Last recorded152,956 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 152,956 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 151,178 miles

ADVISE ALL TYRES PERISHING BUT NEARSIDE REAR ON INNER AND OUTER WALLS

Offside Rear steel brake pipe on underside heavy corrosion

advise battery not 100%secured

advise brake pedal rubber wear

advise heavy corrosion on underside to all sub frames,steering,suspension

Fail 28 Apr 2016 151,173 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and excessive bind to wheel when trying to rotate (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working brake light not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE ALL TYRES PERISHING BUT NEARSIDE REAR ON INNER AND OUTER WALLS

Nearside indicators intermittent fault but working ok at moment

Offside Rear steel brake pipe on underside heavy corrosion

advise battery not 100%secured

advise brake pedal rubber wear

advise heavy corrosion on underside to all sub frames,steering,suspension

advise nearside front wheel some bind

advise some wear to front brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2015 145,825 miles

All 4 (four) tyres just starting to perish

Front brakes have a slight bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 145,825 miles

All 4 (four) tyres just starting to perish

Front brakes have a slight bind

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 145,747 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s washer jet partly blocked

o/s front flexy brake pipe perished

wiper blades split

Pass 30 Apr 2014 140,372 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 140,185 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 132,618 miles

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

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

hand brake lever worn

Pass 13 Apr 2013 132,618 miles

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

hand brake lever worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 127,178 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 127,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pedal rubber split

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 126,753 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 126,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 125,888 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 124,757 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 73,353 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 117,232 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 DFF is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU52 DFF, 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 BU52 DFF registered?

BU52 DFF is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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