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Y279 WSK

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 WSK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014
Fail 11 Nov 2014

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013
Fail 25 Nov 2013

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011
Fail 14 Dec 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010

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

front brake discs rusted / worn /pitted reccomend early attention

rear tyres perished reccomend early attention

Pass 19 May 2009
Pass 28 May 2008
Fail 17 May 2008

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

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

p.a.s. pipes corroded reccomend early attention

Pass 9 May 2007
Fail 25 Apr 2007

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

p,a.s. pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2006 49,632 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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Y279 WSK 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 64.3%.

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 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 Y279 WSK, 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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Y279 WSK is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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