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KV52 RCO

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,651 mi
Last recorded151,651 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 RCO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 151,651 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both sides (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps loose on lower fixing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 148,182 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 145,289 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 138,770 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 123,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 123,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

unable to see front brake pads fully

Pass 23 Mar 2011 97,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

head lamps slight movement ns os

injector seal leaking air

slight wear pedal rubber

Fail 1 Mar 2011 96,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

injector on engine leaking air

slight wear pedal rubber

Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,669 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 80,669 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,798 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 70,055 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 70,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 55,820 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,021 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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KV52 RCO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV52 RCO, 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 KV52 RCO registered?

KV52 RCO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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