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NY51 RDU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,742 mi
Last recorded133,742 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 RDU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 133,742 miles

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 133,708 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear exhaust heat shield not secure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 129,399 miles

Rear exhaust tail box corroded and weak

exhaust heat shield not secure

Fail 10 Aug 2015 129,399 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust tail box corroded and weak

exhaust heat shield not secure

Pass 27 Jun 2014 124,604 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 124,603 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 118,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 118,717 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2012 114,546 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 114,546 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 107,933 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 102,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 102,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 94,326 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 85,290 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 71,426 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,825 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 50,825 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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NY51 RDU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NY51 RDU, 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 NY51 RDU registered?

NY51 RDU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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