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Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres low
nearside rear tyre low at edge
offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall
spare tyre soft
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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Y479 ESF is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 Y479 ESF, 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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Y479 ESF is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 March 2001.
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