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BV02 GPE

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,214 mi
Last recorded218,214 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 GPE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 218,214 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear

o/s/r trailing arm bush not fully pressed in-but no play found

signs of filler o/s/r sill and sill backing

signs of poss fuel weep around engine-no leak seen during test

Fail 7 Jul 2017 218,202 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front subframe (by wishbone mount) welding repair poor

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush not pressed completely home but no play present

Offside Front subframe (by wishbone mount) welding repair poor

Offside mirror cracked-not obscuring view to rear.

signs of filler on o/s/r sill and sill backing.

signs of fuel around engine and fuel tank.No leak seen during test.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 218,189 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded by wishbone mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired by wishbone mount. (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside mirror cracked-not obscuring view to rear.

signs of filler on o/s/r sill and sill backing.

signs of fuel around engine and fuel tank.No leak seen during test.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 214,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside reg plate lamp dim

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s door mirror cracked

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 214,056 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside reg plate lamp dim

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 204,779 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

wet around fuel filter

Pass 10 Mar 2014 196,511 miles

number plate lights dull

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f side light dull

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres perished and cracked between tread

Fail 10 Mar 2014 196,511 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f side light dull

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

number plate lights dull

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres perished and cracked between tread

Pass 16 Mar 2013 188,599 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 188,599 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 188,585 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 184,643 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 177,947 miles

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

brake pedal creeps very slightly under pressure

Fail 12 Mar 2010 170,395 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 170,395 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 163,709 miles

exhaust(silencer) heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2009 163,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust(silencer) heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2008 157,320 miles

both wiper rubbers split

Pass 13 Mar 2007 149,918 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 142,989 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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BV02 GPE is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV02 GPE, 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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BV02 GPE is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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