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Y213 OVT

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

374,649 mi
Last recorded374,649 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 OVT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 374,649 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 374,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 336,519 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 336,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 336,435 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OSF inner cv gaitor insecure

OSF track rod end dust cover split

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 336,432 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OSF inner cv gaitor insecure

OSF track rod end dust cover split

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 291,282 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 291,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 289,738 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 289,183 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 288,715 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and various rear seatbelt stalk caseings taped together by insulation tape[ not hindering operation]

Pass 17 Mar 2006 257,052 miles

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

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

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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Y213 OVT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y213 OVT, 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 Y213 OVT registered?

Y213 OVT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y213 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y213 OVT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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