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HY52 EWA

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

178,371 mi
Last recorded178,371 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 EWA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 178,371 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Rear box) (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (Various fluids) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body structure is corroded but not considered to be structural

Offside Rear Body structure is corroded but not considered to be structural

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 178,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Rear box) (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (Various fluids) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body structure is corroded but not considered to be structural

Offside Rear Body structure is corroded but not considered to be structural

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 172,480 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear body structure is corroded but not considered to be structural

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body structure is corroded but not considered to be structural

Fail 2 Dec 2020 172,479 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear body structure is corroded but not considered to be structural

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body structure is corroded but not considered to be structural

Pass 13 Nov 2019

Nearside Rear vehicle body corroded but not considered to be structural

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019

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

Nearside Rear vehicle body corroded but not considered to be structural

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front subframe link support bar has missing bolt but not considered to effect steering or suspension

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 161,577 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame to body bracket bolt missing not affecting brakes or steering

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 156,440 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 152,536 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015

REAR DOOR DONT SHUT IF SLAMED

WHEEL TRIMSFITTED WHEEL NUTS NOT CHECKED O/S/F/TRIM MISSING

Fail 9 Nov 2015

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged CUT IN HOSE (3.6.B.4d)

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

REAR DOOR DONT SHUT IF SLAMED

WHEEL TRIMSFITTED WHEEL NUTS NOT CHECKED O/S/F/TRIM MISSING

Pass 12 Nov 2014 154,234 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 145,234 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 141,153 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 141,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 137,880 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 137,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 133,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 130,308 miles

Both rear beam axle front bushes starting to split.

Brake compensator lever stiff.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

High level brake light inoperative.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 125,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 125,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 119,700 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 116,623 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Outer Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 105,269 miles

nsf bottom ball joint has very slight play.

Fail 18 Sep 2007 105,264 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 76,606 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 76,604 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 45,570 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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HY52 EWA is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HY52 EWA, 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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HY52 EWA is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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