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SM52 EHV

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 EHV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

advise nearside mfront windscreen washer inop

front crossmember ??? radiator support corroded and holed

Fail 15 Nov 2013

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

advise nearside mfront windscreen washer inop

front crossmember ??? radiator support corroded and holed

Pass 6 Nov 2012

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

advise 2nd screen washer jet inop

advise offside front tyre slight uneven wear on inner shoulder

advise offside front wiper blade loose

advise offside rear tyre slight uneven wear on outer shoulder

Pass 12 Nov 2011 109,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

advise headlamp aim deflector fitted.

advise offside front headlamp insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2011 109,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

advise headlamp aim deflector fitted.

advise offside front headlamp insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2010 100,634 miles

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

Oil leak

advise bonnett release handle broken

advise nearside front tyre slight worn on outer edge

advise offside front tyre slight worn on inner edge

advise spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 19 Nov 2010 100,634 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak

advise bonnett release handle broken

advise nearside front tyre slight worn on outer edge

advise offside front tyre slight worn on inner edge

advise spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 18 Nov 2009 91,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 85,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 77,218 miles

front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

rear axle bushes started to split

Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 50,545 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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SM52 EHV is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM52 EHV, 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 SM52 EHV registered?

SM52 EHV is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is SM52 EHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 EHV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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