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ML52 OLC

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

76,997 mi
Last recorded76,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 OLC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

n/s front indicator lens broken

scratches to o/s front of windscreen not seriously effecting drivers view

Fail 5 Jan 2015 76,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

n/s front indicator lens broken

scratches to o/s front of windscreen not seriously effecting drivers view

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

n/s front indicator lens missing

scratching to front windscreen not effecting drivers view

steering rack has play in inner rack ball joint

Fail 10 Sep 2014 76,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

n/s front indicator lens missing

scratching to front windscreen not effecting drivers view

steering rack has play in inner rack ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

n/s front indicator lamp lens missing

scratch on o/s of windscreen not obscuring drivers view

slight play in o/s inner steering rack ball joint

Fail 16 Dec 2013 73,492 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

n/s front indicator lamp lens missing

scratch on o/s of windscreen not obscuring drivers view

slight play in o/s inner steering rack ball joint

Fail 14 Dec 2012 70,094 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s door mirror shroud damaged

scratch to front windscreen not seriously effecting drivers view

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,094 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s door mirror shroud damaged

scratch to front windscreen not seriously effecting drivers view

Pass 10 Dec 2011 67,064 miles

Fuel filter wet but no signs of fuel dripping

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,936 miles

scratch on front windscreen not seriously effecting drivers view

Fail 3 Dec 2010 64,936 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

scratch on front windscreen not seriously effecting drivers view

Pass 12 Dec 2009 60,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside mirror cover insecure

Offside windscreen has slight damage caused by faulty wiper blade but not adversley affecting the drivers view

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 60,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside mirror cover insecure

Offside windscreen has slight damage caused by faulty wiper blade but not adversley affecting the drivers view

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,989 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 53,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,173 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 50,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 44,158 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 44,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 31,493 miles

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

Offside Front Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

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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ML52 OLC is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ML52 OLC, 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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ML52 OLC is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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