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EK02 HNM

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 HNM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023
Pass 14 Dec 2022

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

wipers dont park

Fail 20 Dec 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

wipers dont park

Fail 3 Sep 2021

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn smooth inner edges needs attention

brake pedal rubber worn

wipers dont park

Pass 3 Sep 2020

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2020

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyre worn on inner edges

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2019

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r number plate light dim

Fail 27 Aug 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges tracking maybe out

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r number plate light dim

Pass 7 Aug 2018

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch loose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

brake load valve stiff

front indicators faded

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

power steering pipe on under side insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2017
Fail 19 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016

nearside front tyre incorrect size

offside front tyre incorrect size

power steering pipe insecure

spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Feb 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre incorrect size

offside front tyre incorrect size

power steering pipe insecure

spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Feb 2015 145,331 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 145,331 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 138,013 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside rear close to the limit and perished on sidewall

Fail 8 Jul 2013 138,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre dameged on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2012 132,130 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 132,130 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 129,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

osf outer cv boot has pin hole

Fail 5 Jul 2011 129,234 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

osf outer cv boot has pin hole

Pass 6 Jul 2010 125,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 122,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2009 122,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 118,428 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 111,650 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006

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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EK02 HNM is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 EK02 HNM, 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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EK02 HNM is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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