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GL52 TYU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,754 mi
Last recorded151,754 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2017 151,754 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened FRONT (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE BLOWING/BADLY DETERIORATED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING

REAR SILENCER BLOWING/BADLY DETERIORATED

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Dec 2015 143,696 miles

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 10 Dec 2015 143,696 miles

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

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Dec 2014 137,553 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 130,736 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 123,318 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 123,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 119,048 miles

NOTE no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test.vehicle boarded out in rear.

NOTE o/s front tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2011 119,048 miles

NOTE no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test.vehicle boarded out in rear.

NOTE o/s front tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 103,503 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 103,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2010 97,927 miles

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

n/s tyres cracking

o/s/r lamp damage

spare wheel carrier little loose

Fail 12 Feb 2010 97,927 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s tyres cracking

o/s/r lamp damage

spare wheel carrier little loose

Pass 21 Jan 2009 88,991 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 88,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 80,443 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,571 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 74,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,097 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 TYU 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 57.9%.

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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

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

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