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Y178 OFB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 OFB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

drivers door stiff

drivers seat deteriorated

slight cracking to front brake hoses

towing socket damaged

undersills rusting

Pass 20 Jul 2017

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected outer casing damaged advise repair or changing at earliest convienience (1.9.3b)

damage to o/s mirror cover

drivers seat deteriorating

Fail 18 Jul 2017

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber mounting missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted also rubbing on inside of wheel (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected outer casing damaged advise repair or changing at earliest convienience (1.9.3b)

damage to o/s mirror cover

drivers seat deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2016
Pass 21 Jul 2015

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

this vehicle is a retest off old system

Fail 16 Jul 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014
Fail 2 Jul 2014

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013
Pass 19 Jul 2012 128,036 miles

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

intercooler pipe detatched

Fail 18 Jul 2012 128,028 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

intercooler pipe detatched

Pass 9 Jul 2010 126,797 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 126,793 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 121,284 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 121,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 92,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 83,723 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 83,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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Y178 OFB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y178 OFB, 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 Y178 OFB registered?

Y178 OFB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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