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Y391 FBB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY391 FBB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019

Both front shocker-top mounts

Centre brake light not working 50% working

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front to rear corrosion

Front wipers smiring

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front cv boot slight leak of grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power-steering rack pipes corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018

Front coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play Bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play Bush (2.5.A.3b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,620 miles

Centre stop lamp is disconnected

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 92,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve going to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre stop lamp is disconnected

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 90,285 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center stop lamp is disconected

Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,297 miles

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

Oil leak

front crossmermber corroded

offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 16 Oct 2013 88,274 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front crossmermber corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 83,708 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 79,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 79,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,477 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 75,472 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 72,746 miles

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

play in steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2009 72,746 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

play in steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,400 miles

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

oil sump corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2008 69,400 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil sump corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2007 67,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,774 miles

front brake discs advanced corrosion

front brake pads appear low

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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Y391 FBB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y391 FBB, 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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Y391 FBB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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