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BW02 YBD

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,986 mi
Last recorded193,986 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 YBD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2014 193,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 193,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 186,060 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2012 173,032 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 173,032 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 166,999 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2011 166,999 miles

oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2010 162,677 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

oil leaks

Fail 17 Aug 2010 162,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2009 158,355 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 83,177 miles

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

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

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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BW02 YBD is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BW02 YBD, 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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What year was BW02 YBD registered?

BW02 YBD is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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