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GL52 TYA

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from repaired areas (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped in position (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

brakepipe mounting and fixings corroded at nearside front

exhaust fumes under bonnet

offside headlight close to left hand limit

offside outersill corroded and holed just outside prescribed area

unable to see floor from inside due to contents

wipers not self parking

Fail 1 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from repaired areas (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped in position (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

brakepipe mounting and fixings corroded at nearside front

exhaust fumes under bonnet

offside headlight close to left hand limit

offside outersill corroded and holed just outside prescribed area

unable to see floor from inside due to contents

Pass 7 Mar 2016

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

side movement on handbrake lever

Fail 4 Mar 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (front bushes) (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads appear worn

oil leak

side movement on handbrake lever

Pass 12 Feb 2015
Fail 12 Feb 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 145,059 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013
Fail 31 Jan 2013

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012
Fail 10 Oct 2011 135,414 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s front brake disc pitted

Pass 31 Dec 2010 128,205 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

front brake discs worn/pitted

handbrake lever slight play

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Fail 29 Dec 2010 128,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

front brake discs worn/pitted

handbrake lever slight play

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 24 Dec 2009 116,957 miles

nsf headlamp slightly insecure

osf headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2008 109,192 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 109,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 101,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers wiper blade split at ends

Pass 3 Jan 2007 91,187 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 73,944 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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GL52 TYA is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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