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YD52 YLZ

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 YLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2021

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor and back panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020
Fail 10 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2019

both rear quarter panels very rusty

Fail 8 May 2019

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

both rear quarter panels very rusty

Pass 16 May 2018

gearbox top mounting area is rusty

Fail 15 May 2018

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

gearbox top mounting area is rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,887 miles

Air suspension bellows perished

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear floor panel and rear valance corroded and holed in several places

top engine stabilizer mounting bolt loose

Fail 9 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Air suspension bellows perished

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear floor panel and rear valance corroded and holed in several places

top engine stabilizer mounting bolt loose

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated both air bags (2.4.D.1b)

rear floor panel corroded

unable to open rear doors

Fail 31 May 2016 63,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated both air bags (2.4.D.1b)

unable to open rear doors

Pass 7 May 2015 60,368 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear floor panels are rusty

Pass 23 May 2013 51,921 miles

rear seatbelt clasps slightly damaged

rear suspension airbags starting to perish

surface corrosion to rear floor panels

Pass 22 May 2012 47,457 miles

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

rear no.plate is in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2012 47,455 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear no.plate is in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2010 42,941 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,474 miles

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

front brake pads and discs worn

near side rear tyre worn on edge and crac ks in tread

rear number plate is water damaged

steering rack worn and clunking when operated under load

Fail 15 Sep 2008 33,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs worn

near side rear tyre worn on edge and crac ks in tread

rear number plate is water damaged

steering rack worn and clunking when operated under load

Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,860 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 20,161 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear brakes noisey

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,161 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear brakes noisey

slight play in steering rack

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 YLZ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YD52 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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