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FE52 UDL

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 UDL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame corroded and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front new front pads fitted to old disc's passed brake test

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame corroded and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished tyre/cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 112,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 109,601 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 106,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,052 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,039 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

power steering pipe fouling radiator hose

slight damage to n/s rear lense

Fail 19 Sep 2014 103,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

power steering pipe fouling radiator hose

slight damage to n/s rear lense

Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,761 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Main And Auxillary Batteries Insecure

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

O/S Door Mirror Cover Loose

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 95,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Exhaust Loose At Manifold Joint ( Not Leaking)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Main And Auxillary Batteries Insecure

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

O/S Door Mirror Cover Loose

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 90,322 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

O/S/F Door Mirror Cover Insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,322 miles

O/S/F Door Mirror Cover Insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,789 miles

O/S/R tyre has a nail in it

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Drivers wiper blade poor

Front brake discs getting poor

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,892 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 94,607 miles

ns aim not checked,uplift movement both front struts,slight movementns lower ball joint.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 94,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ns aim not checked,uplift movement both front struts,slight movementns lower ball joint.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,809 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 69,807 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

front brake balance close to limits

Pass 14 Jul 2006 67,421 miles

oil leak

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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FE52 UDL is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FE52 UDL, 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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FE52 UDL is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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