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Y238 THR

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,794 mi
Last recorded87,794 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 THR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,794 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 83,899 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 83,854 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,905 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 77,702 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,143 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,449 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Oct 2011 55,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,798 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,256 miles

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

off/s rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2009 42,251 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

off/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,921 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 30,886 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,886 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,056 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on the outer edge and near side front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2005 16,721 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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Y238 THR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc 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 Y238 THR, 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 Y238 THR registered?

Y238 THR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y238 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y238 THR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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