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SL02 XNU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,007 mi
Last recorded186,007 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 XNU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 186,007 miles

engine fan belts, tensioners /pulleys noisy.

front cross member heavily corroded.

nearside front door mirror casing slightly damaged.

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall.

oil leak on engine.

slight play in steering.

small crack above swept area on offside windscreen.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 186,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine fan belts, tensioners /pulleys noisy.

front cross member heavily corroded.

nearside front door mirror casing slightly damaged.

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall.

oil leak on engine.

slight play in steering.

small crack above swept area on offside windscreen.

Pass 19 Apr 2011

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edgeds

front screen cracked outside swept zone !!

nearside door mirror repaired

wipers not self parking but can be parked

Fail 18 Apr 2011

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edgeds

front screen cracked outside swept zone !!

nearside door mirror repaired

wipers not self parking but can be parked

Pass 1 Apr 2010 161,340 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front suspension lower arm inner bushes cracking

diesel oil cooler loose

headlamp main beam warning bulb not working

nearside door mirror cover broken

rear number plate damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2010 161,340 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front suspension lower arm inner bushes cracking

diesel oil cooler loose

headlamp main beam warning bulb not working

nearside door mirror cover broken

rear number plate damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2009 142,746 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

n/s wiper blade split slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 11 Apr 2008 128,960 miles

os headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2008 128,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2007 111,815 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 106,838 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 106,838 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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SL02 XNU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SL02 XNU, 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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SL02 XNU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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