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RF51 GBY

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,950 mi
Last recorded160,950 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 GBY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 160,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 143,430 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 143,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 128,236 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 116,338 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 104,615 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 90,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 90,988 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 76,603 miles

flat spot in near side rear tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2006 76,603 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

flat spot in near side rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2005 57,749 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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RF51 GBY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF51 GBY, 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 RF51 GBY registered?

RF51 GBY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is RF51 GBY safe to buy?

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