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CX52 SWJ

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,376 mi
Last recorded134,376 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 SWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2024 134,376 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill holed within rear axle mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of the front subframe mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill holed within rear axle mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, not within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Upper Gearbox mounting defective Corroded by not excessively. ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 127,300 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 123,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,829 miles

nearside inner sill starting to rust

Fail 23 Apr 2021 121,829 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside inner sill starting to rust

Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,066 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODING

NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,740 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

Fail 18 Apr 2019 117,740 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 113,422 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 113,422 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE FRONT (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 15 Mar 2017 110,257 miles

E FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF TOWARDS BOTH EDGES & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF TOWARDS OUTER EDGE & CLOSE TO MINIMUIM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Fail 15 Mar 2017 110,257 miles

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

E FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF TOWARDS BOTH EDGES & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF TOWARDS OUTER EDGE & CLOSE TO MINIMUIM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,666 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking/perishing on outer sidewall

o/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2015 102,666 miles

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

front brake discs corroding on inner faces - advise to be replaced - unable to visually check inner brake pads

n/s/f tyre cracking/perishing on outer sidewall

o/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,986 miles

front brake discs wearing/corroding

n/s/f tyre cracking/perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 17 Mar 2014 96,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs wearing/corroding

n/s/f tyre cracking/perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,466 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack/perish

slight play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 18 Mar 2013 92,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,958 miles

brake discs starting to wear

brake pads not visualy checked

exhaust tail pipe starting to rust

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 84,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake discs starting to wear

brake pads not visualy checked

exhaust tail pipe starting to rust

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,496 miles

front indicators and offside side repeater starting to show white

offside rear tyre wear to tread bars

pads not checked

slight blow on front flexy exhaust joint

Fail 28 Feb 2011 75,496 miles

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

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

front indicators and offside side repeater starting to show white

offside rear tyre wear to tread bars

pads not checked

slight blow on front flexy exhaust joint

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,910 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 57,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades starting to split

n/s/r tyre worn off on outer edge & very close to minimum legal limit

Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,551 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

n/s/r tyre worn off on outer edge & very close to minimum legal limit

Fail 8 Feb 2008 48,421 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,421 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,319 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,825 miles

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

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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CX52 SWJ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX52 SWJ, 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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CX52 SWJ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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