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Y471 ERA

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

258,207 mi
Last recorded258,207 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 ERA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 258,207 miles

Advise both rear axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Fail 15 Jan 2021 258,178 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Both front inner jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise both rear axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 244,434 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 244,434 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 239,231 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 230,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

service over due

Fail 29 Jun 2017 230,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

service over due

Pass 29 Jun 2016 220,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 208,126 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 199,767 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front shocker top bearings starting to sieze

offside rear cross member slightly corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 25 Jun 2014 199,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front top shocker bearings starting to seize

offside rear crossmember corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 26 Jun 2013 193,125 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rack gaitor twisted

Fail 20 Jun 2013 193,044 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rack gaitor twisted

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2012 99,251 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 95,113 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 91,934 miles

both mirrors damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2010 91,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both mirrors damaged

Pass 28 May 2009 86,379 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 86,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 80,792 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 70,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 59,980 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 59,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE L/H/F HEADLAMP CODENSATED AND R/H/F CRACKED BUT NOT DISTORTING PATTERN

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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Y471 ERA is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y471 ERA, 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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Y471 ERA is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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