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RF52 CVE

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

173,959 mi
Last recorded173,959 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 CVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 173,959 miles

high level stop light inop

surface corrosion coil springs

Fail 25 Sep 2017 173,959 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

high level stop light inop

surface corrosion coil springs

Pass 22 Sep 2016 158,744 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 158,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 144,044 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 143,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 129,990 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 129,866 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013
Pass 5 Jun 2013

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to read mileage

Fail 11 Jan 2010

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to read mileage

Pass 5 Jan 2009 97,227 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 88,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 21 Dec 2007 88,913 miles

rear brakes noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2006 80,964 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 80,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 59,934 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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RF52 CVE 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 RF52 CVE, 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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RF52 CVE is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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