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GL02 VLW

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 VLW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r + front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2017

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r + front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016
Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,232 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 68,542 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 61,746 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,611 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 56,611 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 50,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,745 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 46,745 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,704 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 43,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,586 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006
Fail 17 Jun 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

speedometer not illuminated

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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GL02 VLW is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL02 VLW, 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 GL02 VLW registered?

GL02 VLW is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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