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Y138 WGN

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,567 mi
Last recorded154,567 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 WGN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 154,567 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view small cracks to glass (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 154,567 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view small cracks to glass (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 145,454 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 145,450 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 144,791 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 139,259 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 139,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 133,427 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 133,320 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 132,521 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

laden near max wieght at rear

Pass 21 Jun 2010 128,858 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 122,472 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 116,859 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 115,647 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 112,352 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 112,237 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 91,999 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 91,999 miles

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

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

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

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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Y138 WGN is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc 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 Y138 WGN, 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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Y138 WGN is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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