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RN51 HYJ

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,225 mi
Last recorded62,225 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 HYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,225 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 62,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,382 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,957 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 49,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

could not see mileage, not displayed

cross member corroding

o/s/f wheel rim slightly kinked

Fail 12 Nov 2009

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

could not see mileage, not displayed

cross member corroding

o/s/f wheel rim slightly kinked

Pass 18 Sep 2009 180,396 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

windscreen has been repaired

Pass 18 Oct 2008 166,907 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front brake pad wearing low

nearside inner drive shaft boot insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2007 144,885 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

chip in windscreen

exhaust heat shields falling down

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2007 144,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

exhaust heat shields falling down

slight play in steering rack

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 129,712 miles

spare wheel carrier needs tightening ns screen washer damaged ns headlamp slightly loose

Pass 29 Oct 2005 116,932 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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RN51 HYJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RN51 HYJ, 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 RN51 HYJ registered?

RN51 HYJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is RN51 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 HYJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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