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FN52 BAO

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,145 mi
Last recorded169,145 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BAO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 169,145 miles

engine oil leak

nearside top strut mount getting corroded

offside rear tyre close to wear bands

Fail 21 Jul 2017 169,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top strut mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

nearside top strut mount getting corroded

offside rear tyre close to wear bands

Pass 22 Jul 2016 156,338 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre scrubbing outer edges

offside and nearside top strut mounts getting corroded

some play steering rack and both rack balljoints

Fail 19 Jul 2016 156,171 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre scrubbing outer edges

offside and nearside top strut mounts getting corroded

some play steering rack and both rack balljoints

Pass 28 Jul 2015 142,495 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Damage to vehicles nearside body

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 142,494 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Damage to vehicles nearside body

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 128,606 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 128,606 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber deteriorated

Offside front tyre wall perishing

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 98,824 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,182 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,551 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,870 miles

offside ball joint dust cover split

offside front tyre weartng on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,083 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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FN52 BAO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN52 BAO, 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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FN52 BAO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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