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MV52 BVF

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,382 mi
Last recorded188,382 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 BVF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 188,382 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

radiator support brace corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 188,376 miles

Braking system leaking load compensator leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

radiator support brace corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 180,019 miles

radiator lower support corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 180,019 miles

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

radiator lower support corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 166,681 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre to catalyst joint slightly blowing

Front brake pads getting low

N/S Top strut bearing notchy

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S Steering rack rod slight play

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 166,681 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre to catalyst joint slightly blowing

Front brake pads getting low

N/S Top strut bearing notchy

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S Steering rack rod slight play

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 151,933 miles

Engine has oil leak

N/S/F Top strut bearing notchy

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 151,915 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine has oil leak

Exhaust centre section blowing and pipe deteriorated

N/S/F Top strut bearing notchy

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 151,700 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

sign of corrosion front cross member

Fail 17 Dec 2012 151,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

sign of corrosion front cross member

Pass 12 Jan 2012 149,330 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 147,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 143,616 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 141,778 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 136,174 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 123,715 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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MV52 BVF 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 68.8%.

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 MV52 BVF, 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 MV52 BVF registered?

MV52 BVF is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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