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MT02 SXB

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

13,500 mi
Last recorded13,500 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 SXB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 13,500 miles

both front track rode has slight play

front and rear shocks slightly misty x 4

front x 2 cv boots in secure leeking grees

general corrosion under vechle

Fail 20 Aug 2016 13,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front track rode has slight play

front and rear shocks slightly misty x 4

front x 2 cv boots in secure leeking grees

general corrosion under vechle

Fail 8 Apr 2016

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play and noisy (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Apr 2015

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2014

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,205 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 12,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

nearside headlamp unit slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2011
Fail 20 Jul 2011

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2011
Pass 25 Mar 2010 125,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009

speedo reading not readable

Pass 25 Apr 2008
Fail 25 Apr 2008

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 123,154 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 123,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 122,758 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 122,749 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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MT02 SXB is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MT02 SXB, 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 MT02 SXB registered?

MT02 SXB is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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