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Y437 VGJ

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,263 mi
Last recorded90,263 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 VGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2009 90,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 90,263 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 76,887 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,887 miles

nearside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 30 Mar 2007 66,919 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,919 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,770 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 51,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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Y437 VGJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y437 VGJ, 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 Y437 VGJ registered?

Y437 VGJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y437 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y437 VGJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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