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FP52 BHY

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 BHY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023
Fail 30 Mar 2023

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022
Fail 30 Mar 2022

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 128,739 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 128,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 119,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear valve block (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear valve block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 119,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear valve block (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear valve block (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,520 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 106,519 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Front outer sill

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,516 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 94,515 miles

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,506 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,217 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 60,182 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,388 miles

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

tailpipe missing

Fail 16 Apr 2014 54,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

tailpipe missing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 947,596 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 322,271 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 32,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,877 miles

offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

no spare wheel fitted

signs of damage to rear lower engine mounting

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Fail 27 Jan 2009 15,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s headlamp has slight movement not insecure

no spare wheel fitted

signs of damage to rear lower engine mounting

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Pass 7 Dec 2007 5,136 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 5,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 61,334 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,213 miles

nearside front headlamp cracked

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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FP52 BHY is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FP52 BHY, 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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FP52 BHY is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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