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BU52 VPE

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,942 mi
Last recorded123,942 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 123,942 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 123,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 121,657 miles

Central Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 121,657 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,120 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust tip missing

Pass 16 May 2014 109,449 miles

Auxiliary belt damaged

Backbox corroding

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 103,143 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 103,143 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 100,930 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 98,368 miles

o/s headlamp chipped

Fail 4 May 2011 98,368 miles

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

o/s headlamp chipped

Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,070 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 92,063 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

altonator belt not fitted correctly

Pass 5 Sep 2008 82,203 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,156 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 77,944 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear light lens broken /not showing white light/

Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VPE 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 VPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 VPE registered?

BU52 VPE is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is BU52 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 VPE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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