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Y238 PDC

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 PDC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view glass is chiped (8.1.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both side door handels are damaged

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode and deteriorate

o/s door stop hindge is worn

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Feb 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view glass is chiped (8.1.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both side door handels are damaged

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode and deteriorate

o/s door stop hindge is worn

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jan 2015

Oil leak

front brake discs starting to wear/corrode

front brake pads starting to wear

n/s inner cv boot twisted

no milage dispayed

o/s door stop strap clicking

o/sn/s side door handles damaged

small chip in n/s windscreen

small chip in o/s mirror glass

Pass 11 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front tyres are starting to wear

both side door handles are moissing

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s dooor stop hindge is worn [clicking]

small chip in o/s mirror glass

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front tyres are starting to wear

both side door handles are moissing

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s dooor stop hindge is worn [clicking]

small chip in o/s mirror glass

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jan 2013

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side door handels are broken but door are closed securly

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

milage display not working

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Feb 2012

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

milage not lite up

power steering fluid low

rear o/s side door door handle broken

rear tail gate dooors wont open

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

wiper blades are starting to wear

Fail 7 Feb 2012

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

milage not lite up

power steering fluid low

rear o/s side door door handle broken

rear tail gate dooors wont open

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

wiper blades are starting to wear

Pass 17 Feb 2011

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

engine oil leaks

front brake pads starting to wear

front n/s inner cv boot starting to deteriorate and twisted

milage display innop

o/s side door handle broken

o/sn/s rear suspension springs starting to corrode

Fail 16 Feb 2011

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

engine oil leaks

front brake pads starting to wear

front n/s inner cv boot starting to deteriorate and twisted

milage display innop

o/s side door handle broken

o/sn/s rear suspension springs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,332 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,234 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 72,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 72,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,688 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 69,688 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside door mirror cover insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2006 64,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y238 PDC is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y238 PDC, 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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Y238 PDC is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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