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LW02 BCO

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

170,697 mi
Last recorded170,697 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 BCO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 170,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front inner sill (outer section will most likely need repairing at same time) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear outer sill each side of previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box mounting strap broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear quarter section corroded but not within prescribed areas

Offside front outer sill weak but not within prescribed areas

Rear brakes noisy

Slight oil leak

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 5 Jul 2019

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward section of sill and rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear section of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength section of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward section of sill and rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,662 miles

slight noise n/s/r wheel (wheel bearing?)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 82,662 miles

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

slight noise n/s/r wheel (wheel bearing?)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,621 miles

Nearside Front back of sill corroded

front outer sills rusty shailing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,491 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 72,491 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,928 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 67,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

front brake discs rusty ridged pads low

slight play steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2013 63,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low discs ridged

rear exhaust back box corroded slight blow

Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,392 miles

front brake pads low discs ridged

rear exhaust back box corroded slight blow

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,228 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre 2 mm only

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,262 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 55,262 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 49,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,554 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 41,897 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 41,897 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,567 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 35,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 27 Jun 2007 28,557 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 28,557 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,150 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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LW02 BCO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LW02 BCO, 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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LW02 BCO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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