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AY52 YKU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,458 mi
Last recorded78,458 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YKU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,458 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 78,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,841 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,302 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 60,302 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,821 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 49,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

advise rear nearside noise heard when braking possible worn hub components (SHOES?)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,123 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 31,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AY52 YKU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AY52 YKU, 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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What year was AY52 YKU registered?

AY52 YKU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 YKU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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