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SY52 FJU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 FJU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2011 111,441 miles

Exhaust emissions not high enough to register on probe

both front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2011 111,440 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emissions not high enough to register on probe

both front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 111,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

near side front disc rusty on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,714 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 98,656 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 88,277 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,472 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,815 miles

Wiper blade rubbers splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2005 36,590 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

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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SY52 FJU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY52 FJU, 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 SY52 FJU registered?

SY52 FJU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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