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BV52 BSZ

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,489 mi
Last recorded141,489 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 141,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust emission close to limit & slightly smokey first rev

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight corrosion spare wheel carrier & fuel tank carrier

slightly corroded lip on edge fo front brake discs

spare tyre worn

Fail 16 Nov 2013 141,375 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust emission close to limit & slightly smokey first rev

slight corrosion spare wheel carrier & fuel tank carrier

slight damage offside front door mirror cover

slightly corroded lip on edge fo front brake discs

spare tyre worn

Pass 24 Nov 2012 134,756 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

offside rear lens slightly damaged

spare tyre worn

Pass 9 Dec 2011 124,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

aux belt tensioner pulley slightly worn

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

exhaust emissions close to limit first rev slightly smokey

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

slight imbalance of front brakes

spare tyre worn

Fail 9 Dec 2011 124,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

aux belt tensioner pulley slightly worn

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

exhaust emissions close to limit first rev slightly smokey

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

slight imbalance of front brakes

spare tyre worn

Fail 11 Dec 2010 114,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

offside rear & nearside rear light unit slightly damaged.

rear suspension springs slightly corroded

slight oil seepage from engine

spare tyre worn

Pass 11 Dec 2010 114,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

offside rear & nearside rear light unit slightly damaged.

rear suspension springs slightly corroded

slight oil seepage from engine

spare tyre worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 116,349 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake discs slightly corroded

hard to read milage counter display.

slight imbalance of front brakes

slightly noise from rear brakes

spare tyre worn

Fail 9 Dec 2009 116,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

hard to read milage counter display.

slight imbalance of front brakes

slightly noise from rear brakes

spare tyre worn

Pass 3 Dec 2008 111,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded & worn

slight corrosion rear brake hoses

Fail 3 Dec 2008 111,368 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded & worn

slight corrosion rear brake hoses

Pass 3 Dec 2007 101,888 miles

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear tyre outside edge on 2mm limit

slight corrosion rear exhaust

slight imbalance front brakes

slight oil seepage from engine

spare tyre worn

Fail 3 Dec 2007 101,888 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear tyre outside edge on 2mm limit

slight corrosion rear exhaust

slight imbalance front brakes

slight oil seepage from engine

slight split o/s wiper

spare tyre worn

Pass 7 Dec 2006 92,740 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 92,740 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 74,634 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 74,634 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BV52 BSZ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc 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 BV52 BSZ, 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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BV52 BSZ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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