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YD52 YLO

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,183 mi
Last recorded27,183 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 YLO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 27,183 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 26,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 26,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 26,195 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 24,521 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 21,052 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 21,052 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 21,019 miles

Brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2018 20,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 20,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 19,456 miles

Both rear air springs starting to crack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 15,885 miles

rear air springs starting to crack

Fail 9 Jun 2016 15,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear air springs starting to crack

Pass 18 Oct 2010 13,970 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,875 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 9,770 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 7,416 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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YD52 YLO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD52 YLO, 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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YD52 YLO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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