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Y285 THR

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,583 mi
Last recorded74,583 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 THR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s rear light cluster

o/s iner front tyre worn

temp fuel cap fitted, washer poor

washers poor, near limit

Fail 9 Dec 2011 73,852 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to n/s rear light cluster

o/s iner front tyre worn

o/s wiper wrong way round

temp fuel cap, washer poor

temp repair to exhaust, on limit

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,076 miles

n/s/r lamp lens dammaged slightly.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 68,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp comes on when brake is depressed.

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

n/s/r lamp lens dammaged slightly.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,023 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,105 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,815 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,070 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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Y285 THR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y285 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 Y285 THR registered?

Y285 THR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y285 THR safe to buy?

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