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MA52 CNU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

146,465 mi
Last recorded146,465 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 CNU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 146,465 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear stop lamp lens cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 146,458 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear stop lamp lens cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 145,733 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 142,044 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 137,889 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 137,889 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 134,664 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020
Pass 5 Dec 2019 131,089 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 129,697 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 127,264 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 123,809 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 120,651 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 120,651 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014
Pass 6 Dec 2013 113,135 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 113,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 109,904 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 109,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 106,241 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 106,241 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 101,361 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 97,179 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 88,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,289 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 71,701 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 71,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 55,813 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect inside of vehicle at rear due to pannels fitted

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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MA52 CNU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA52 CNU, 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 MA52 CNU registered?

MA52 CNU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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