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RF51 YZY

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,164 mi
Last recorded195,164 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 195,164 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both side loading doors only open from inside - exterior handles broken

Fail 3 Jan 2017 195,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both side loading doors only open from inside - exterior handles broken

Pass 8 Jan 2016 183,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 172,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 158,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 151,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 151,329 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 146,394 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 138,538 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 138,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 134,579 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 134,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 130,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 121,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle mounting bushes cracking/debonding

slight movement in o/s/f and n/s/f lower swivels

wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Oct 2006 110,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s t.r.end

Fail 20 Oct 2006 110,414 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s t.r.end

Pass 28 Oct 2005 100,737 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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RF51 YZY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

RF51 YZY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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