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FD52 SXU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 SXU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger, n/s & o/s sills [jacking point] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020
Fail 21 Sep 2020

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019
Pass 16 Nov 2016 145,193 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened & o/s/r (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 145,193 miles

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position cannot be opened (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded & o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened & o/s/r (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 139,243 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 139,243 miles

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

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Statutory seat belt missing & outer (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65x15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken, also box loose (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 130,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 130,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 120,846 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 120,746 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,489 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 107,489 miles

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

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,727 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 99,725 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,236 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 94,049 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 87,087 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 83,367 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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FD52 SXU 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 61.9%.

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 FD52 SXU, 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 FD52 SXU registered?

FD52 SXU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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