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Y49 UBD

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 UBD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016

front brake balance

left front brake caliper mounting bolt not standard

left front wheel rim damaged and buckled

right headlamp damaged

right rear shock absorber damp

Fail 13 Aug 2016

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rigger/body mounting holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mount failed (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake balance

left front brake caliper mounting bolt not standard

left front wheel rim damaged and buckled

right headlamp damaged

right rear shock absorber damp

Pass 21 Aug 2015

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Fail 18 Aug 2015

Fuel pipe insecure under vehicle (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Pass 11 Aug 2014

bonnet safety catch seized

exhaust corroded

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

left/right front flexi brake hoses cracked

right steering slight play

slight blow at front exhaust

suspension corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

exhaust corroded

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

left/right front flexi brake hoses cracked

right steering slight play

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013
Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,519 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 87,262 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,602 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 85,602 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 81,130 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 78,044 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 74,943 miles

Front tyres wearing on the outside edges

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

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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Y49 UBD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y49 UBD, 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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Y49 UBD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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