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Y473 GJR

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 GJR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2017

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015

Nearside Rear unable to open n/s loading door

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at flex joint (3.6.B.2c)

unable to open o/s loading door

Fail 10 Nov 2015

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f inner sill front too chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r brake pipe too wheel cylinder corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rear box insecure at joint (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear unable to open n/s loading door

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at flex joint (3.6.B.2c)

unable to open o/s loading door

Fail 18 Nov 2014 112,055 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 112,055 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 113,692 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal pad missing

side loading door handle broken

Fail 12 Nov 2013

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal pad missing

side loading door handle broken

Pass 21 Nov 2012 107,142 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 107,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 101,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished

pinhole in front exhaust system (weld)

slight movement in driver's seat but not considered to be insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2010 100,917 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,739 miles

slight play offside front rack end offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Nov 2008 91,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007
Pass 20 Jun 2006 52,085 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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Y473 GJR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y473 GJR, 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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Y473 GJR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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