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DY02 VJD

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

429,014 mi
Last recorded429,014 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 VJD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 429,014 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 425,969 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s/f tyre as been repaired incorrectly on the inner shoulder

Pass 5 Nov 2013 409,018 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 409,000 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 378,195 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 344,068 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 331,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2010 298,540 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 298,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 272,344 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 271,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear centre rear facing seat belt frayed

Pass 15 Apr 2008 250,099 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 249,668 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

centre brake light not working

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 8 May 2007 224,118 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 224,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine over heating

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

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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DY02 VJD is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DY02 VJD, 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 DY02 VJD registered?

DY02 VJD is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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