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YB02 VDM

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,434 mi
Last recorded161,434 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 VDM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 161,434 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure 2 bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside cover detached seat belt buckle

Pass 26 Oct 2017 147,385 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 136,394 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 111,580 miles

Offside steering arm slight movement

Fail 23 Oct 2015 111,580 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside steering arm slight movement

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,261 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside door mirror outer casing is damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2014 96,261 miles

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

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside door mirror outer casing is damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,835 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 85,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,261 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,167 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,744 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,453 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 55,453 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,825 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,798 miles

slight play in off side rack ball joint (serviceable)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,622 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,232 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 28,067 miles

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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YB02 VDM is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YB02 VDM, 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 YB02 VDM registered?

YB02 VDM is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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