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YX02 VNU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

163,596 mi
Last recorded163,596 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 163,596 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL BACK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened SPRING SEAT REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S FRONT UPPER MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 162,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre LEAKING ()

Fail 25 Oct 2024 162,177 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre LEAKING ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 160,572 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR (0.1 (b))

WIPERS ONLY WORK ON HIGH

Fail 10 Nov 2023 160,569 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/F STRUT TOP/ INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S UNDERSILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/F OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror insecure N/S/COVER (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR (0.1 (b))

WIPERS ONLY WORK ON HIGH

Pass 25 Oct 2022 159,200 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 159,198 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP LOOSE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 157,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 157,667 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/F OUT RIG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 155,419 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 155,417 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 154,495 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 106,544 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH SIDE OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH SIDE UNDER SILL BACKS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working O/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources DULL (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 101,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 101,232 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S AND O/S UNDER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,158 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 95,156 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONTS (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,308 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 88,306 miles

Ball joint has excessive play O/S INNER RACK ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,990 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 82,990 miles

Ball joint has excessive play O/S INNER RACK ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S UNDER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S REAR OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S UNDER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened O/S/F INNER (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,376 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 76,376 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 70,678 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 70,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,947 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 64,949 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 59,344 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 54,604 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,604 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,177 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 43,177 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,278 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,056 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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YX02 VNU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 YX02 VNU, 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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YX02 VNU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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