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RV02 XUZ

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 XUZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion on suspension components

light perishing on tyre sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2017

Underside has undergone welding

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,201 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

slight play in drum stick arm o/s

Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 34,819 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,513 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,903 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 85,903 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,483 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011
Fail 31 Jan 2011

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 73,311 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 68,121 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,533 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,293 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,962 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 44,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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RV02 XUZ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV02 XUZ, 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 RV02 XUZ registered?

RV02 XUZ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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