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YL51 FKN

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 FKN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

exhaust centre box has a blow

subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2016

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,114 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

slight play in the offside steering arm

Fail 25 Jun 2014 91,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

slight play in the offside steering arm

Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,151 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 87,109 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,565 miles

advise condition of front brake discs

Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,794 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 80,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 80,904 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,141 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 118,990 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 101,816 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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YL51 FKN is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 100,735 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YL51 FKN, 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 YL51 FKN registered?

YL51 FKN is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YL51 FKN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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