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HJ02 CVG

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,289 mi
Last recorded154,289 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 CVG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 154,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill showing signs of corrosion not within prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 154,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill showing signs of corrosion not within prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 144,706 miles

Both Front sills showing signs of corrosion on front sections but not within prescribed areas

Fail 8 Jan 2025 144,706 miles

Both Front sills showing signs of corrosion on front sections but not within prescribed areas

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 126,621 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,707 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 91,707 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,854 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 82,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,007 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 67,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive several around power unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal non-slip rubber worn

rear brakes extremely noisy, it would appear they require adjustment or repair

rear door catch can only be secured in the locked position

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2019 67,283 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive several around power unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal non-slip rubber worn

rear brakes extremely noisy, it would appear they require adjustment or repair

rear door catch can only be secured in the locked position

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2018 62,422 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 62,422 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,028 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 57,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak, advise service or repair

Fail 4 Feb 2016 52,069 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak, advise service or repair

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,518 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

ns wiper split

Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,231 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,351 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

offside front wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,385 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 28,385 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

n/s mirror damaged/missing

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,695 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 23,695 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,213 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 17,212 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,953 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 11,953 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 5,910 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 5,910 miles

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

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

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

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 12 Feb 2007 69,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,619 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 59,619 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HJ02 CVG is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HJ02 CVG, 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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HJ02 CVG is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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