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R17 YSY

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

159,348 mi
Last recorded159,348 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 YSY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 159,348 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2025 157,132 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 143,287 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 122,058 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 100,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 151,858 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 80,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 144,432 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 144,432 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 59,129 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 59,123 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 55,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 11 Jul 2019 131,378 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 131,378 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 126,342 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 126,339 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,726 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear x member corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 118,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear x member corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,177 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 112,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

uneven wear front+rear tyres

windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,905 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,476 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 51,476 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,018 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,480 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 33,234 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

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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R17 YSY is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 111,500 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 R17 YSY, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R17 YSY is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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