CarVerify

Free Car Check

KY02 VWA

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,112 mi
Last recorded197,112 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 VWA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 197,112 miles

Corrosion to NSR and OSR Inner Sills

Engine Oil Leak - Advise Investigation and Rectification

Gearbox Oil Leak

NS Metal Brake Pipe Joins / Couplers Corroded

NSF Flexi Brake Hose Slightly Twisted

Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

Various Front and Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2018 197,103 miles

Emissions not tested Due to Excessive Smoke on Initial Throttle Application (8.2.2.2 (e))

Corrosion to NSR and OSR Inner Sills

Engine Oil Leak - Advise Investigation and Rectification

Gearbox Oil Leak

NS Metal Brake Pipe Joins / Couplers Corroded

NSF Flexi Brake Hose Slightly Twisted

Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

Various Front and Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017
Pass 22 Nov 2016 183,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 175,764 miles

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

Nearside rear light lense damaged

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 175,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear light lense damaged

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 168,159 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 155,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 56,036 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 154,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

High level stop light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 142,857 miles

Both headlights have slight movement in them

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 142,786 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both headlights have slight movement in them

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 125,968 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

vehicle has no coolent in at all

Pass 24 Jun 2010

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2010

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,274 miles

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

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

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2007 70,258 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 70,258 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 7 Apr 2006 50,242 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 50,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Upper 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
Full Citroen Dispatch reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KY02 VWA is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KY02 VWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KY02 VWA?

You can check the full history of KY02 VWA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KY02 VWA registered?

KY02 VWA is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is KY02 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY02 VWA shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY02 VWA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KY02 VWA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.