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Y431 VRP

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,157 mi
Last recorded84,157 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 VRP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,157 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/f front seat belt buckle damaged but sill operates

Fail 29 Nov 2012 84,136 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front seat belt buckle damaged but still operates

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 25 Nov 2011 75,248 miles

clonking noise from steering when rocking and felt at off side front wheel when jacked up

Pass 20 May 2010 61,694 miles

off side rear tyre edges wearing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,133 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 60,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,640 miles

near side rear tyre outer edge bald and close to legal limits

noise from steering mechanism

Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre outer edge bald and close to legal limits

noise from steering mechanism

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,250 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,470 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,223 miles

some play at off side front wheel

some play at steering wheel

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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Y431 VRP is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y431 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 Y431 VRP registered?

Y431 VRP is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y431 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y431 VRP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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