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GY52 YVW

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,679 mi
Last recorded140,679 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 YVW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 140,679 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 May 2018 140,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 140,679 miles

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

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catches inner arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant low

Pass 2 Feb 2017 139,401 miles

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

windscreen washers poor

Fail 25 Jan 2017 139,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

windscreen washers poor

Pass 11 Feb 2016 136,137 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop lamp not working possibley disconnected

clutch cable operation notchy

Fail 26 Jan 2016 136,134 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position boot/rear doors cant open or close (6.4.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & perishing & a flat spot (4.1.E.1)

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

battery light on

front brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2015 133,065 miles

for previous advisories see test number 727756005065

Fail 6 Jan 2015 133,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 130,585 miles

front number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 24 Dec 2013 130,585 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 12 Apr 2012 126,953 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 117,015 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate has slight water damage

offside front door mirror cover slightly damaged

offside front indicator lamp slightly damaged

offside rear light lamp slightly damaged

offside rear tyre slightly low on outer tread

Pass 4 Apr 2011 117,015 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate has slight water damage

offside front door mirror cover slightly damaged

offside front indicator lamp slightly damaged

offside rear light lamp slightly damaged

offside rear tyre slightly low on outer tread

Pass 13 Apr 2010 107,855 miles

front & rear number plates has slight water damage

o/s/f mirror cover slightly damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2010 107,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear number plates has slight water damage

o/s/f mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,999 miles

front and rear number plate slight water damage

offside rear lamp unit repaird with lens repair tape

Fail 7 Apr 2009 96,744 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 1 Mar 2008 78,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 56,296 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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 56,296 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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GY52 YVW is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GY52 YVW, 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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GY52 YVW is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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