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Y449 VRP

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,089 mi
Last recorded117,089 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 VRP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 117,089 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 108,029 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 96,598 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 96,598 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,319 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 66,319 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 55,005 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 46,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,421 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,992 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 36,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wing mirror covers slightly insecure

nearside front tyre inner wall cracking, worn on inner edge and has 2 puncture repairs next to each other

slight play in rack

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 22 May 2007 29,975 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 29,975 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2006 24,106 miles

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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Y449 VRP is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y449 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 Y449 VRP registered?

Y449 VRP is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y449 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y449 VRP shows 15 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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