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YP51 ZYX

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

173,864 mi
Last recorded173,864 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 ZYX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2014 173,864 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 169,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 169,447 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 169,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011
Fail 28 Mar 2011

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

high level lamp not working

Pass 28 Sep 2009 126,776 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 126,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 114,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 104,021 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 104,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,840 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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YP51 ZYX is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YP51 ZYX, 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 YP51 ZYX registered?

YP51 ZYX is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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