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FA02 VDF

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,270 mi
Last recorded159,270 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 VDF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2021 159,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 158,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 151,990 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 148,963 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 148,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 143,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 139,717 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 139,717 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 138,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 136,682 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 135,386 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 133,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 132,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 130,281 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 127,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 125,979 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 118,561 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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FA02 VDF is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FA02 VDF, 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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FA02 VDF is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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