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Y247 THR

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

134,043 mi
Last recorded134,043 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 THR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 134,043 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 134,040 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear foot brake poor

front and rear suspension corroded slightly

rear trailing arm bushes worn slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2020 132,868 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 132,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019
Fail 7 Aug 2019

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018
Fail 31 Jul 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,473 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 121,954 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall but not showing ply or cord

Pass 4 Mar 2015 121,369 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2015 121,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 120,683 miles

O/S/F Tyre cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2014 120,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F Tyre cracking

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 120,188 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 120,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 118,917 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s rear tyre starting to crack

advise o/s rear tyre starting to crack

advise under vehicle both rubber unions on fuel filler pipe going to tank splitting but no sign of fluid leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 118,917 miles

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

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

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

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

advise n/s rear tyre starting to crack

advise o/s rear tyre starting to crack

advise under vehicle both rubber unions on fuel filler pipe going to tank splitting but no sign of fluid leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,818 miles

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

o/s/r light cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2011 32,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r light cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,720 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 29,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 25,005 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 21,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 21,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,755 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 19,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both rear tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2005 16,777 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n.s rear shocker dust cover missing

slight damage sidewall rear tyres

slightly uneven braking on front

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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Y247 THR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 Y247 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 Y247 THR registered?

Y247 THR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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