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BU52 ZHV

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,542 mi
Last recorded151,542 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 151,542 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 149,463 miles

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 149,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 144,158 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 139,062 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

flexable brake hoses perished

surface corrosion around underbody areas and front subframe

Pass 12 Jan 2015 130,322 miles

coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 130,322 miles

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 119,596 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 106,908 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 97,975 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,856 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,909 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,913 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,664 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,091 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 ZHV is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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