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BV02 KGU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

214,428 mi
Last recorded214,428 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 KGU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 214,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 212,970 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 212,905 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected O/SUNDER. CAR (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 211,635 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 209,671 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 207,252 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 203,742 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 203,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 199,733 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 195,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 190,815 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 190,812 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load SEATBELT STALK MISSING (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 184,311 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 184,308 miles

Front Inner Statutory seat belt missing SEAT BELT STALK MISSING (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working 2 OF (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 179,226 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 179,223 miles

Registration plate lamp not working 2 OF (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken BROKEN SPRING END STUCK IN TYRE (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2014

MILEAGE UNREADABLE

Pass 3 Dec 2013 169,664 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 161,569 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 161,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 155,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 144,134 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009
Pass 5 Feb 2008 123,238 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 112,211 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 98,628 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 KGU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BV02 KGU, 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 KGU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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