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T561 RSU

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,142 mi
Last recorded158,142 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT561 RSU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 158,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 152,522 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 146,627 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 146,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 141,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

footbrake has limited reserve travel

Fail 19 Feb 2009 141,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

footbrake has limited reserve travel

Pass 8 Feb 2008 135,888 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 135,800 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 132,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 120,253 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 120,258 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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T561 RSU is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 112,451 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 T561 RSU, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T561 RSU registered?

T561 RSU is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T561 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T561 RSU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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