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YC52 NBY

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

152,642 mi
Last recorded152,642 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 NBY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2016 152,642 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front under steering rack (2.2.C.1h)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside 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 Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 146,790 miles

slight play at front wheels

Fail 17 Dec 2014 146,790 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play at front wheels

Pass 9 Jan 2014 144,322 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 144,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 139,394 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 139,394 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs

Pass 30 Dec 2011 132,952 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 132,952 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 123,811 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 123,543 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 113,107 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 113,107 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 104,736 miles

stone guard inscure behind road wheel o/s/f

Pass 12 Oct 2007 87,558 miles

advise tyre tread depth bar just on 1.6mm n/s/f

Pass 16 Oct 2006 72,332 miles

advise 4x new tyres fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2006 72,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 55,043 miles

advise new headlamp fitted to o/s/f

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge advise to change

Fail 14 Oct 2005 55,042 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge advise to change

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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YC52 NBY is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YC52 NBY, 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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YC52 NBY is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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