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KW51 KAU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,745 mi
Last recorded185,745 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 KAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 185,745 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 185,645 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 182,146 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 182,084 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 177,962 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 177,962 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 174,006 miles

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

grease front brake pipes

Fail 24 Jun 2014 173,989 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

grease front brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2013 170,258 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 166,566 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 163,114 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 163,108 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010
Fail 9 Jun 2010

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009
Pass 12 Jun 2008
Pass 12 Jun 2007 148,250 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 148,250 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 113,770 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn †both front headlamps partl loose †o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

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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KW51 KAU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KW51 KAU, 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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KW51 KAU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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