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GL52 OPT

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,227 mi
Last recorded190,227 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 190,227 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 190,227 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 159,593 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 159,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2012 142,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2012 142,774 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 276,678 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 276,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GL52 OPT is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GL52 OPT, 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 GL52 OPT registered?

GL52 OPT is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is GL52 OPT safe to buy?

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