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WJ52 DFN

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,194 mi
Last recorded105,194 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 DFN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 105,194 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 103,125 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2012 103,125 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011

Battery insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010

osf rack inner ball joint

Fail 18 Oct 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

osf rack inner ball joint

Pass 3 Apr 2009 188,474 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 188,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 158,089 miles

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

vehicle in need of a full brake service

Fail 25 Mar 2008 158,089 miles

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

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

vehicle in need of a full brake service

Pass 17 Mar 2007 128,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 98,777 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 98,777 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WJ52 DFN is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ52 DFN, 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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WJ52 DFN is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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