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BW52 OVU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,371 mi
Last recorded58,371 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 58,371 miles

Center Stop Lamp Inop.

Corrosion To Both Outer Sills.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 58,371 miles

Center Stop Lamp Inop.

Corrosion To Both Outer Sills.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,239 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,245 miles

both front brake discs inner surface badly corroded

signs of a coolant leak

spare tyre needs replacing

Fail 8 Jan 2013 42,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front brake discs inner surface badly corroded

signs of a coolant leak

spare tyre needs replacing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 33,699 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 33,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,611 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 15,335 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 6,440 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,684 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALL,NOT DOWN TO CORDS.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALL,NOT DOWN TO CORDS.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALL.

Fail 2 Sep 2006 54,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 54,392 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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BW52 OVU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BW52 OVU, 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 BW52 OVU registered?

BW52 OVU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is BW52 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 OVU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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