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VN02 UTH

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

257,630 mi
Last recorded257,630 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 UTH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 257,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

cannot view condition of brakes through wheels

Fail 7 Oct 2016 257,630 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

cannot view condition of brakes through wheels

Pass 6 Oct 2015 247,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

coolant leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2014 238,378 miles

Oil leak

no spare tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2014 238,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

no spare tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2013 226,626 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 226,626 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 200,582 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 200,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 191,299 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 191,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 182,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 166,581 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 166,581 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 141,523 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 141,470 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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VN02 UTH is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VN02 UTH, 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 VN02 UTH registered?

VN02 UTH is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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