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FN51 YCM

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 YCM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024
Fail 23 Oct 2024

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Front axle on rear (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,287 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,136 miles

advise both front tyres

Fail 21 Apr 2011 95,136 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise both front tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2010 9,172 miles

advise both front tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2008 86,250 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007
Pass 5 Sep 2006
Fail 24 Aug 2006

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FN51 YCM is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 100,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN51 YCM, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN51 YCM is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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