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FH02 SZO

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

187,419 mi
Last recorded187,419 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 SZO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 187,419 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 187,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 185,170 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 185,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 181,041 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 176,629 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2015 173,090 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 173,082 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 168,184 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 163,860 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 11 Oct 2012 161,337 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 161,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 156,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 155,988 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 149,655 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 149,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 142,499 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 142,499 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 136,411 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 136,075 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 129,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 122,694 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 114,773 miles

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

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

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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FH02 SZO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FH02 SZO, 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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FH02 SZO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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