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MT52 MVS

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,248 mi
Last recorded220,248 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 MVS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 220,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 215,789 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 207,017 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 207,017 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 190,068 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 190,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 17,655 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 176,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 175,614 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 113,648 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 113,642 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE O/S REAR LAMP REPAIRD WITH TAPE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 89,987 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP DISCONECTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 89,987 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP DISCONECTED

Pass 18 Dec 2006 120,520 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 120,516 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 89,221 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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MT52 MVS is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MT52 MVS, 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 MT52 MVS registered?

MT52 MVS is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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