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RO02 SZJ

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,603 mi
Last recorded91,603 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 SZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019
Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,157 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,695 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,317 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 36,917 miles

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

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,710 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 25,700 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,419 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 20,407 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,704 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 11,723 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 8,008 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 5,816 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 5,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,950 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,263 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 14,263 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RO02 SZJ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RO02 SZJ, 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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RO02 SZJ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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