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Y293 YGH

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,919 mi
Last recorded160,919 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 YGH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 160,919 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 160,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 156,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 156,119 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 149,989 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 19 Jun 2014 149,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 21 Jun 2013 144,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 144,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

nearside rear tyr outer walls perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 137,686 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 137,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 130,782 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 124,968 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 121,991 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 114,873 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 114,873 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 108,261 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 100,119 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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Y293 YGH is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y293 YGH, 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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Y293 YGH is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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