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NY51 RFK

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 RFK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears n/s and o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2022 112,704 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation reading dropping all time pedal pressed (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 111,292 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft inner joint jumping

various components and areas heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2021 111,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft inner joint jumping

various components and areas heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Apr 2020 109,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 109,954 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured dash board (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier not secure fully (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier not secure fully (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018

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

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)

rear cross member corroded and holed not in priscribed area

rear side loading door handles missing

Fail 28 Feb 2018

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed dash switch (1.9.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)

rear cross member corroded and holed not in priscribed area

rear side loading door handles missing

Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,045 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 104,526 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 104,521 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel (7.2.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,603 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 94,599 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,402 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,391 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,102 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 79,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 62,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,460 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 56,035 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 56,035 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,867 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,163 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 36,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 27,005 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RFK is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RFK, 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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NY51 RFK is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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