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LJ52 EKR

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 EKR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2015

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear number plate lights dim

engine oil level on minimum

hi-level stop lamp not working

offside front brake hose splitting

offside rear brake hose temporarily secured

rear exhaust tail pipe missing(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

rear load sensing valve linkage partially seized

slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 18 Feb 2014

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear number plate lights dim

engine oil level on minimum

hi-level stop lamp not working

offside front brake hose splitting

rear exhaust tail pipe missing(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

rear load sensing valve linkage partially seized

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 12 Mar 2013

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust section corroded

nearside front wiper blade splitting

rear axle,front bushes worn(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

Fail 12 Mar 2013

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn on edges

centre exhaust section corroded

nearside front wiper blade splitting

Fail 9 Dec 2011 100,755 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 100,755 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,437 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 97,381 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs and pads worn low

Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,839 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 86,806 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 80,538 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 80,538 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 68,284 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 68,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2006 61,932 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 49,901 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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LJ52 EKR is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LJ52 EKR, 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 LJ52 EKR registered?

LJ52 EKR is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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