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Y242 NUG

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 NUG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023
Pass 13 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2020

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018
Fail 16 Jan 2018

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s door mirror been taped

o/s/f indicator lens missing

rear number plate slight dirt between it

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016

engine oil leak

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s/r light lens broken

o/s door mirror cover broken and taped

o/s/f inde light lens missing

slight engine water leak

slight exhaust blow front pipe joint

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 13 Jan 2015

speedo / miles not displayed

engine oil leak

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s/r light lens broken

o/s door mirror cover broken and taped

o/s/f inde light lens missing

slight exhaust blow front pipe joint

Pass 30 Dec 2013

engine oil leak

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s/r light lens broken

o/s door mirror cover broken and taped

o/s/f inde light lens missing

speedo / miles not displayed

Pass 31 Dec 2012

engine oil leak

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s/r light lens broken

o/s door mirror cover broken and taped

o/s/f inde lens missing

speedo/ miles not displayed

Fail 31 Dec 2012

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s/r light lens broken

o/s door mirror cover broken and taped

o/s/f inde lens missing

speedo/ miles not displayed

Pass 28 Dec 2011

n/s/r light lense broken

o/s mirror been taped

o/s/f indicator lense missing

Pass 19 Jan 2011

n/s/r tyre badly worn inside edge

o/s/f indicator lense missing

Pass 27 Aug 2009
Pass 18 Aug 2008
Pass 24 Aug 2007
Pass 31 Aug 2006 118,903 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 118,903 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2006 117,647 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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Y242 NUG is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y242 NUG, 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 Y242 NUG registered?

Y242 NUG is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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