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BW51 LNZ

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 LNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2018

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner + Outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner + Outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Drivers seat belt buckle casing missing

Drivers seat damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake discs corroded/deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017
Fail 21 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016

Both rear coil springs are excessively corroded

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

Offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 19 Jan 2016

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Both rear coil springs are excessively corroded

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

heat shields insecure

Offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Jan 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

mileage not displayed

wheel center caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 29 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

mileage not displayed

wheel center caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 17 Jan 2014

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet stand missing

drivers seat lining ripped

mileage not displayed

offside mirror casing damaged

wheel center caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2014

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet stand missing

drivers seat lining ripped

mileage not displayed

offside mirror casing damaged

wheel center caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2013

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2012
Pass 21 Jan 2011
Fail 30 Jan 2010

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 118,819 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 118,819 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 114,161 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 104,755 miles

1/steering rack noisey

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 104,755 miles

1/steering rack noisey

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 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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BW51 LNZ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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