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Y198 MHB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 MHB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017
Fail 2 Dec 2017

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015
Fail 23 Nov 2015 62,173 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014
Fail 27 Oct 2014

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013
Fail 16 Nov 2013

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering,

Pass 27 Jun 2011

slight play in steering, nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2011

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

slight play in steering, nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 May 2010
Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,154 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,156 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 31,701 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,827 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 29,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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Y198 MHB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y198 MHB, 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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Y198 MHB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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