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RY52 DKN

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 DKN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Unable to see brakes.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly unsecure and also radiator grill.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Seats missing at time of test.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp And both tail lamp units slight damage. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Unable to see brakes.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly unsecure and also radiator grill.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Seats missing at time of test.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Several leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Wing mirror cover slightly unsecure.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats. ()

Rear Tail lamps on both sides slightly damaged.

Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,529 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,940 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,650 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,650 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,243 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,625 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 64,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,045 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,395 miles

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

front brake discs worn, advise immediate renwal

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,143 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,368 miles

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

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

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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RY52 DKN is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RY52 DKN, 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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RY52 DKN is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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