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LF52 AZW

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

183,842 mi
Last recorded183,842 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 AZW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016 183,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front grill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front pad wires damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both mirror backs insecure

both no plate lamps dim

play o/s steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2015 183,312 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 183,309 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 183,218 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2014 183,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 181,590 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 181,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 177,063 miles

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

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

Oil leak

discs worn

Fail 4 Jul 2012 177,056 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 172,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front dics worn

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 172,716 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front dics worn

NS sliding door will not open from outside

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 169,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 169,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 148,776 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 148,544 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 127,523 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 127,523 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 86,952 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 86,946 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,270 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 40,270 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,782 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 22,340 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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LF52 AZW is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LF52 AZW, 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 LF52 AZW registered?

LF52 AZW is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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