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FE02 VML

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,719 mi
Last recorded71,719 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 VML
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,719 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 71,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,002 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.2000 miles left 205/65r15c

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 8 Dec 2014 71,002 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.2000 miles left 205/65r15c

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,230 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,385 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,873 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,873 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

reverse lamp on permanently

Pass 16 Mar 2009
Fail 12 Mar 2009

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008
Fail 13 Mar 2008

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,125 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 31,114 miles

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

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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FE02 VML is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE02 VML, 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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FE02 VML is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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