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YL51 SXG

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,977 mi
Last recorded149,977 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 SXG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 149,977 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 144,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 144,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 139,251 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 139,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 134,300 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 134,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 129,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 123,846 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 123,839 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 118,969 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 109,824 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 109,824 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine sub-frame damaged.

N/s/f tyre sidewall damage

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

O/s/f inner wing guard insecure

O/s/f wing damaged

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 93,774 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 SXG is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 94,818 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 YL51 SXG, 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 24 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 SXG registered?

YL51 SXG is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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