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FN51 YCZ

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,791 mi
Last recorded155,791 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 155,791 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2020 152,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes perished nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 148,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 146,495 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 145,344 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 139,968 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 139,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 135,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 131,749 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 131,749 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 127,890 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 127,826 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 124,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 119,526 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 119,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 111,145 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 107,258 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 107,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 97,392 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 82,497 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 82,497 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 67,740 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 67,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 57,839 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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FN51 YCZ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YCZ, 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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What year was FN51 YCZ registered?

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

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