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Y183 MDV

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,668 mi
Last recorded137,668 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 MDV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2016 137,668 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play STEERING ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015
Fail 10 Jun 2015

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 148,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 148,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 137,444 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 137,434 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Jul 2012

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,407 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 113,383 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 105,970 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 92,732 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 83,413 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 70,978 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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Y183 MDV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y183 MDV, 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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Y183 MDV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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