2002 Citroën Dispatch · 1,034 MOT tests
2002 Citroën Dispatch reliability
2002 Citroën Dispatchs fail 45.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 Dispatch years (1,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2002 Citroën Dispatch?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- 45.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 115,725
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,034
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 21.1% of tests fail here (78% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Citroën Dispatch
Fail rate by area
- Suspension22.2%
- Body, chassis and structure21.1%
- Lights and electrics19.1%
- Brakes16.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Tyres6.5%
- Seat belts and airbags5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.8%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.35%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.9%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.64%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.35%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.16%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (19.73%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.67%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.19%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.19%)
Other years
Every Citroën Dispatch year
The full picture: Citroën Dispatch reliability. Before you pay for any Citroën Dispatch, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Citroën Dispatch reliable?
2002 Citroën Dispatchs fail 45.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 Dispatch years (1,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Citroën Dispatch MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.8% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (7.35% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Citroën Dispatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Citroën Dispatch shows 115,725 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Check a 2002 Citroën Dispatch free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.