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MA52 HVL

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,859 mi
Last recorded117,859 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 HVL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 117,859 miles

high level stop light not working

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

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot leaking

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Sep 2017 117,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot leaking

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber missing

high level stop light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall split

Offside Front tyre wall slightly split

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 112,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leadng (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre wall split

Offside Front tyre wall slightly split

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded edges

Offside Front brake disc corroded edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 106,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded edges

Offside Front brake disc corroded edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,719 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 96,717 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,342 miles

wear to rear tyres

Fail 26 Sep 2013 89,342 miles

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

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

wear to rear tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,065 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 10 Sep 2012 82,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

offside front tyre wearing thin

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,037 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,268 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2010 64,267 miles

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

engine oil level low

slight wear in steering rack

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,709 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,926 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 39,926 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,617 miles

oil level low

rear nearside tyre worn on outer edge

wear to front brake discs

Fail 25 Sep 2007 27,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level low

rear nearside tyre worn on outer edge

wear to front brake discs

Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,246 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 46,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HVL is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MA52 HVL, 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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MA52 HVL is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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