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SO51 CDE

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 CDE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2015

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release locking mechanism missing (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear door damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2014

rear loading door damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear loading door damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear doors damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2013

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

indicator lens cover missing

oil filler cap missing

rear doors damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2012 55,272 miles

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

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

both front wings have damage

damage to n/s/f indicator lense

damage to rear door

drivers seat has movement

Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,272 miles

both front wings have damage

damage to n/s/f indicator lense

damage to rear door

drivers seat has movement

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,211 miles

damage to rear doors

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 12 Feb 2011 49,102 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

high level stop lamp not working

damage to rear doors

Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,938 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 43,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to rear door

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,747 miles

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

accident damage to nearside rear door

both rear tyres perished.not considered to be excessive

centre stop lamp disconnected

slight play in nearside/offside steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,497 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 37,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorated

wiper blades poor

Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,820 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 29,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SO51 CDE is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SO51 CDE, 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 SO51 CDE registered?

SO51 CDE is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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