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BU52 DFJ

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013

Oil leak

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 18 Jun 2013

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads getting worn

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 25 May 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2012

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 176,245 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jun 2011 176,245 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 May 2010 168,150 miles

osf tyre worn

osr shock damp

Fail 28 May 2010 168,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osf tyre worn

osr shock damp

Fail 20 Feb 2009 157,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 157,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 140,020 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

play in steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2008 140,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2007 119,150 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 99,749 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 99,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 DFJ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DFJ, 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 DFJ registered?

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

Is BU52 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 DFJ shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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