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Y249 KUD

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,750 mi
Last recorded147,750 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 KUD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2016 147,750 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill, and both rear outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres badly perished

power steering lazy on idle

rear exhaust slightly insecure

underside components corroded

windscreen cracked but not affecting view

Pass 6 Jun 2015

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 140,554 miles

Front Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hl brake light inop

Pass 14 Jun 2013 133,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 124,760 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 124,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 112,354 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 105,347 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 105,131 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 100,859 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 95,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 88,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 81,003 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 70,752 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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Y249 KUD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y249 KUD, 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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Y249 KUD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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