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Y404 VRP

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,166 mi
Last recorded154,166 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 VRP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 154,166 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside seat belt covered in tape?

Fail 17 Oct 2013 154,161 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside seat belt covered in tape?

Pass 17 Oct 2012

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 151,426 miles

Alternator belt starting to separate.

Front brakes imbalanced.

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 147,333 miles

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

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

offside mirrior cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2010 147,333 miles

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

offside mirrior cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2009 135,260 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 120,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 102,699 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,224 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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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Y404 VRP is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y404 VRP, 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 Y404 VRP registered?

Y404 VRP is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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