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FG52 EXN

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 EXN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021
Pass 13 Dec 2019

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside And Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Mileage Unreadable

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play In Drivers Seat Slight

Pass 8 Jan 2019

MILEAGE NOT ILLUMINATED.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SCREW IN REAR TYRE. ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION,ADVISE REPLACE. (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT PLAY IN BACK OF DRIVERS SEAT.

Fail 7 Jan 2019

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low WILL NOT AJUST. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

MILEAGE NOT ILLUMINATED.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SCREW IN REAR TYRE. ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION,ADVISE REPLACE. (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT PLAY IN BACK OF DRIVERS SEAT.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 104,041 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,789 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 103,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bracket securing headlight broken (1.8)

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

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

Central Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing seat belt cut off (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 103,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

No reverse lights

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 15 Jul 2015

Oil leak

mileage not displayed

Fail 1 Jul 2015

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

mileage not displayed

Pass 1 Jul 2014

N/s/f door mirror glass loose.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear loading door not opening from exterior handle.

Side loading doors not opening from exterior handles.

Fail 24 Jun 2014

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

N/s/f door mirror glass loose.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear loading door not opening from exterior handle.

Side loading doors not opening from exterior handles.

Pass 10 Jan 2013
Fail 2 Jan 2013

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,652 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 100,652 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/s/f lower arm gaiter split.

n/s door mirror cracked.

rear and side doors don`t open.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 100,427 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 100,042 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

All rear dooors don`t open from outside door handles.

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters split.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 99,999 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 99,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split

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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FG52 EXN is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG52 EXN, 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 FG52 EXN registered?

FG52 EXN is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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