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SJ52 VXP

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 VXP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2017

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2017

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Lower hole in outer sill but outside prescribed areas

engine management light on

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly cracked but not showing the cross ply (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear criss member corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014
Fail 5 Dec 2014

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 137,116 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Dec 2013 137,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Oct 2012 127,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 118,936 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 104,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 104,877 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 95,034 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 83,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 72,492 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,870 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 61,870 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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SJ52 VXP is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SJ52 VXP, 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 SJ52 VXP registered?

SJ52 VXP is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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