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WX02 UEL

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

144,311 mi
Last recorded144,311 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 UEL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 144,311 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 144,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills front (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 136,345 miles

Nearside Rear Valve cut

Outer sills corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 136,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve cut

Outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,930 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 123,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 123,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

nearside head lamp loose

noise from gear box when front wheels rotated

offside side loading door outer handle broken and unable to open from outside

Pass 13 Mar 2014 111,384 miles

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges & close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

slight play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

spare tyre flat

wipers not parking

Fail 8 Mar 2014 111,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges & close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

slight play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

spare tyre flat

wipers not parking

Pass 11 Mar 2013 93,513 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing down towards outer edge & close to minimum legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn down towards outer edge & on minimum legal limit

play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

spare tyre flat

Fail 9 Mar 2013 93,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing down towards outer edge & close to minimum legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn down towards outer edge & on minimum legal limit

play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

rear suspension cradle o/s mounting bush starting to unbond/deteriorate

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,998 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside front tyre wearing on edges also small cut out on side wall

noise from cambelt area

steel brake pipes rusting

Fail 10 Mar 2012 77,998 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs rusting and worn

brake pads not visualy checked

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside front tyre wearing on edges also small cut out on side wall

noise from cambelt area

steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 12 Mar 2011 66,001 miles

brake pads not checked

front registratioin plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Mar 2011 66,001 miles

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

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

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

brake pads not checked

front registratioin plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,111 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,396 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,634 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 32,634 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,615 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,103 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 16,103 miles

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

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

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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WX02 UEL is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WX02 UEL, 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 WX02 UEL registered?

WX02 UEL is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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