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BPO 727W

2002 Citroen H Van

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,134 mi
Last recorded70,134 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen H Van49,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 727W
MakeCitroen
ModelH Van
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material resevoir to master (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Sep 2018 70,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material resevoir to master (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,032 miles

dash & switches slightly loose

n/s mirror glass crackrd

rear tyres perishing

rust & corrosion in various places

slight exhaust leaks

slight wear/play in some suspension joints

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2016 69,028 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dash & switches slightly loose

n/s mirror cracked

rust & corrosion in various places

slight exhaust leaks

slight wear/play in some front suspension joints

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underside of vehicle in very poor codition and corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 12 Jun 2015 68,888 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle in very poor codition

Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,823 miles

Oil leak

front tyres sidewall damage

Fail 20 Dec 2012 68,822 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front tyres sidewall damage

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 Nov 2011 68,412 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

all tyres perrished

exhaust front silencer mounting bolts missing

Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,483 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 67,480 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,482 miles

one castleated nut on each brake back plate on front axle appears to have no locking device fitted

slight noise from passenger side rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Nov 2009 65,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

one castleated nut on each brake back plate on front axle appears to have no locking device fitted

slight noise from passenger side rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,165 miles

corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,819 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 61,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 61,797 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 61,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear cross member rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2005 61,719 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 61,719 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear cross-member rusting.

How Reliable is the Citroen H Van?

Based on 964 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
969
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59
Stop lamp not working 56
brake binding 51
position lamp(s) not working 48
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BPO 727W is a 2002 Citroen H Van in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Citroen H Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 49,064 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 H Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPO 727W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen H Van typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen H Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BPO 727W is a 2002 Citroen H Van, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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