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DV51 WRW

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

294,741 mi
Last recorded294,741 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 WRW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 294,741 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 293,987 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 283,816 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 265,811 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 265,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 252,803 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 223,017 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 201,786 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 200,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 208,046 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 201,867 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 177,326 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 153,015 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 144,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 120,872 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 119,945 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 191,858 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 191,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 181,601 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 167,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 155,335 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 143,174 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 126,888 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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DV51 WRW is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DV51 WRW, 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 DV51 WRW registered?

DV51 WRW is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 February 2002.

Is DV51 WRW safe to buy?

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