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MF52 AEK

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 AEK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f subframe has been welded and filled with sealer

suspension has a knock

Pass 15 Jul 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

oi/s/f subframe has been welded and filled with sealer

suspension has a knock

Pass 16 Jul 2021

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front suspension has a knock

o/s/f subframe bolt has been welded to frame and covered in sealer

Pass 17 Jul 2020 249,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f subframe bolts have been welded to frame and sealer used

suspension has a knock

Pass 13 Feb 2019 245,048 miles

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

charge light on

Fail 8 Feb 2019 245,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn location (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn location (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

charge light on

Pass 12 Feb 2018 235,240 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 235,203 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner tie bar has slight play in a ball joint

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner tie bar has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brakes showing little effort

Pass 14 Sep 2016 229,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 223,919 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 223,919 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 216,470 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 216,121 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 200,073 miles

exhaust system poor

Fail 16 Sep 2013 200,073 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

exhaust system poor

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,053 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,571 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear brakes noisy

slight play o/s steering rack end

Fail 11 Aug 2011 25,545 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear brakes noisy

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,399 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 19,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

two rubber fuel filler pipes deteriorated.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,898 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,533 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not to excess

Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,681 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 14,664 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,314 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 9,460 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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MF52 AEK is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MF52 AEK, 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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MF52 AEK is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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