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EO02 OFU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

141,151 mi
Last recorded141,151 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 OFU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 141,151 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s rear foot brake low performance (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 141,063 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s rear foot brake low performance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65R15C (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65R15C (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe underneath engine insecure

Reverse lights in-op

Service light on

Various under bonnet fuel system components damp

Fail 28 Aug 2015 132,807 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Due to backbox missing (7.1.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalance 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65R15C (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in multiple places (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65R15C (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65R15C (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe underneath engine insecure

Reverse lights in-op

Service light on

Various under bonnet fuel system components damp

Pass 16 Jul 2014 125,484 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s steering rack gaiter fowling anti-roll bar

Fail 15 Jul 2014 125,484 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s steering rack gaiter fowling anti-roll bar

Pass 3 Jul 2013 116,113 miles

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

nearside and offside number plate lights covers missing

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 116,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

nearside and offside number plate lights covers missing

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside side door exterior door handle inoperative

Pass 17 May 2012 108,708 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 108,708 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 100,204 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 100,203 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 93,460 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 93,460 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 85,262 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 85,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,918 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 76,918 miles

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

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

corrosion on underside , discs and metal pipes

nearside front tyre close to limit and worn on outer shoulder

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer shoulder

slight judder on front brakes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2006 76,530 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 68,150 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 68,150 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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EO02 OFU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 EO02 OFU, 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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EO02 OFU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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