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YH51 SVG

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 SVG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 149,081 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 149,081 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009
Pass 4 Nov 2008 116,693 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 104,923 miles

BORDER LINE WEAR/DETERIORATION/MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 17 Oct 2007 104,923 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BORDER LINE WEAR/DETERIORATION/MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside wiper poor condition

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2006 94,952 miles

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

slight play/movement in steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2006 94,933 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

slight play/movement in steering rack

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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YH51 SVG is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YH51 SVG, 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 YH51 SVG registered?

YH51 SVG is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YH51 SVG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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