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Y475 ECS

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,720 mi
Last recorded112,720 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 ECS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 112,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 111,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 111,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 109,790 miles

Both rear outer sills soft within prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear service brake could be better

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,356 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 108,356 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,020 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill soft

Offside Rear outer sill corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 106,020 miles

Electrical wiring insecure negative battery terminal. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking area of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill soft

Offside Rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 103,256 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2014 103,256 miles

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

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

rear exhaust shield insecure .

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,210 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 94,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,863 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,533 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 82,533 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,706 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 77,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play.

Nearside front wishbone rear bush has slight play/wear.

Offside door mirror surround loose on fitings.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,140 miles

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)

Offside door mirror plastic not secure.

Slight clicking noise detected from steering rack , no wear detected.

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 73,140 miles

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

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)

Offside door mirror plastic not secure.

Slight clicking noise detected from steering rack , no wear detected.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 65,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside of steering rack has play.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 55,236 miles

CATALYST RATTLING.

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE LOOSE.

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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Y475 ECS 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 Y475 ECS, 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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Y475 ECS is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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