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VK02 ADO

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 ADO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both side doors do not open but secure (van)

front passenger bench seat has only one belt fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2019

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both side doors do not open but secure (van)

front passenger bench seat has only one belt fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear hanger weld on main pipe at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear hanger weld on main pipe at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 138,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow developing at rear mounting hanger (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 138,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow developing at rear mounting hanger (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 May 2016

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-70-14-96S (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 134,610 miles

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

o/s headlamp aim at its lowest point

Pass 21 Nov 2013
Fail 21 Nov 2013

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 9 May 2012

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2011

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

drivers mirror damaged

Fail 4 May 2011

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

drivers mirror damaged

snow tyre fitted to nearside front

Fail 4 May 2010

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearsdie rear tyre worn low on outer edge and going out of shape

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

slight play in front track rods

Pass 4 May 2010

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

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

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

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

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

nearsdie rear tyre worn low on outer edge and going out of shape

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

slight play in front track rods

Pass 22 Apr 2009 71,651 miles

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

front discs deterioating

slight play osf wheel

Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,664 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 57,514 miles

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

nearside rear light lens cracked.

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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VK02 ADO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK02 ADO, 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 VK02 ADO registered?

VK02 ADO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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