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YN52 DTU

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,166 mi
Last recorded177,166 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 DTU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 177,166 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 177,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 168,517 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 168,517 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 157,985 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 157,985 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 146,866 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,349 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 124,236 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 109,026 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 109,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2009 101,227 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 95,113 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly deteriorated.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 95,113 miles

Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,516 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly detriorated.

The vehicle emits some black smoke during acceleration but is not considered excessive enough to obscure the view of other road users.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 84,768 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 84,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 59,629 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 43,638 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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YN52 DTU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YN52 DTU, 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 YN52 DTU registered?

YN52 DTU is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YN52 DTU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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