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DV52 DUH

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Multi-colour Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,795 mi
Last recorded138,795 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 DUH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 138,795 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 138,788 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre low pressure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 132,826 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 132,607 miles

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 129,126 miles

catalyst rattleing

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2016 129,070 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter housing (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

catalyst rattleing

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,670 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat damaged

eml light on

heating fan inop

oil leak

slight play rack end

Fail 17 Sep 2015 113,375 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat damaged

eml light on

heating fan inop

oil leak

slight play rack end

Pass 20 Jun 2015

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013
Pass 4 Dec 2012

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in off side of steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2010

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

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Nov 2009
Pass 28 Nov 2008 201,676 miles

Oil leak

stone chip in o/s head light glass

Fail 26 Nov 2008 201,491 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

stone chip in o/s head light glass

Pass 23 Nov 2007 179,685 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 155,468 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 122,750 miles

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

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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DV52 DUH is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Multi-colour with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DV52 DUH, 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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DV52 DUH is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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