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EJ02 LFX

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,891 mi
Last recorded149,891 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 LFX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 149,891 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 145,392 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 145,392 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear exhaust box missing (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 143,408 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

rear coil springs

tail box exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2015 143,408 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

rear coil springs

tail box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 141,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

gear shift lever broken

Fail 5 Nov 2014 141,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

gear shift lever broken

Pass 1 Nov 2013 133,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Oct 2013 133,959 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,896 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 125,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 104,773 miles

PLAY IN O/S ST RACK INNER BALL JOINT SOCKETT

Fail 19 Jan 2011 104,773 miles

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

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

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

PLAY IN O/S ST RACK INNER BALL JOINT SOCKETT

Pass 24 Feb 2010 101,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009

hard to gain access to offside side and rear doors due to locks faulty

mileage not displayed

Fail 24 Feb 2009

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hard to gain access to offside side and rear doors due to locks faulty

mileage not displayed

Fail 28 Jan 2008 77,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 77,730 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,326 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,216 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 60,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Bad front brake imbalance. Probably due to seized calliper or maybe sliders.

Pass 20 Aug 2005 51,665 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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EJ02 LFX is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EJ02 LFX, 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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EJ02 LFX is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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