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Y385 BFV

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,681 mi
Last recorded86,681 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 BFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,681 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 86,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,801 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,625 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,135 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,127 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,040 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,293 miles

Some damage to windscreen outside swept area.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,721 miles

front brake pads have no anti rattle clips and move around in caliper

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,565 miles

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

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

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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Y385 BFV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 100,735 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y385 BFV, 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 Y385 BFV registered?

Y385 BFV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y385 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y385 BFV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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