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Y348 SDC

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,949 mi
Last recorded158,949 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY348 SDC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 158,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner arches corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear panel corroded

some play to steering

some play to steering column

Fail 7 Apr 2016

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear of wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear panel corroded

some play to steering

some play to steering column

Pass 5 Mar 2015

inner sills rusted

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 May 2014

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

play in o/s/f inner rack end

Fail 7 May 2014

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play in o/s/f inner rack end

Pass 8 May 2013

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

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

power steering heavy on tickover

Fail 30 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

power steering heavy on tickover

Pass 9 May 2012

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

GEARBOX MOUNTING PLATE CORROSION

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 May 2012

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

GEARBOX MOUNTING PLATE CORROSION

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 110,641 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 94,166 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering heavy on tick over

Fail 30 Apr 2010 93,851 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 78,603 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 69,097 miles

N/S/F LOWER ARM,REAR BUSH WORN

Pass 4 May 2007 63,127 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,283 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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Y348 SDC is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y348 SDC, 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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Y348 SDC is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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