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BW51 EBN

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,967 mi
Last recorded124,967 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 EBN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 124,967 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 124,963 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe power steering pipe hanging down underneath vehicle (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 121,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

unable to see miles

Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,788 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 112,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 112,621 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 109,040 miles

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

adv corrosion on front and rear suspension components

adv dampness on rack

adv front sub frame coroded ok at time of test,unable to fully visually see due to trim

adv intercooler pipe leaking

adv off side headlight aim on limmit adjuster inop

adv rear lights earthing slightly

Fail 27 May 2014 109,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

adv corrosion on front coil springs ,rears more coroded structure ok

adv dampness on rack

adv intercooler pipe leaking

adv off side headlight aim on limmit adjuster inop

adv rear lights earthing slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2013 105,969 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 105,969 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 88,805 miles

slight damage to n/s rear light

Fail 9 Jun 2012 88,805 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight damage to n/s rear light

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 63,573 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,647 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,763 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 37,768 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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BW51 EBN is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BW51 EBN, 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 BW51 EBN registered?

BW51 EBN is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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