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YIL 4006

1996 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,876 mi
Last recorded108,876 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 4006
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 108,876 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 122,558 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,675 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,304 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 75,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,022 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 70,890 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011
Pass 27 May 2010 70,101 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 68,486 miles

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

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

offside outer wall on rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 May 2008

Nearside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008
Pass 14 Dec 2006 64,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 56,000 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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YIL 4006 is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 134,753 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 YIL 4006, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YIL 4006 registered?

YIL 4006 is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is YIL 4006 safe to buy?

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