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Y196 UAJ

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 UAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 107,649 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,708 miles

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

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

n/s inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2011 95,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2010 89,374 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 89,373 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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,626 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 79,057 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,386 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,201 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 106,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering has slight play offside

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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Y196 UAJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y196 UAJ, 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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Y196 UAJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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