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DV51 WRU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

279,869 mi
Last recorded279,869 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 WRU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 279,869 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front wipers do not park

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake pipes painted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 279,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front wipers do not park

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake pipes painted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 208,653 miles

Fan Belt Deteriorated

Incorrect Catalytic Converter Fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 208,554 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel system component leaking Injector - T Piece (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fan Belt Deteriorated

Heatshield Insecure

Incorrect Catalytic Converter Fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 194,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed facing front (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 194,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded mark yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed facing front (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 181,395 miles

cat/particle trap replaced by non standard componant

Fail 16 Mar 2015 181,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

cat/particle trap replaced by non standard componant

Pass 24 Sep 2014 167,763 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 167,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system has CAT/DPF fitted which doesn't appear standard

Offside front tyre on outer and inner edges wearing/feathering

Fail 17 Sep 2014 167,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust system has CAT/DPF fitted which doesn't appear standard

Offside front tyre on outer and inner edges wearing/feathering

Pass 17 Mar 2014 155,168 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 155,073 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s reverse light n/w

Pass 1 Feb 2014 152,397 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 152,389 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 268,186 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 268,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

damage to off side front grill under off side light

front bumper inconsistent paint

Pass 8 Dec 2011 242,403 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 242,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 215,196 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both headlights slightly insecure

offside front tyre low on edge

oil filler cap missing

Fail 6 Dec 2010 215,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

TAXI TEST: FIRST AID KIT AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER

both headlights slightly insecure

offside front tyre low on edge

oil filler cap missing

Pass 7 Dec 2009 185,462 miles

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

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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DV51 WRU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DV51 WRU, 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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DV51 WRU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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