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Y506 AFV

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,068 mi
Last recorded165,068 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 AFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 165,068 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES AT BRAKE COMPENSATOR (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush UPPER MOUNT HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT (2.7.4)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed DRIVER BELT (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRING (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 165,068 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES AT BRAKE COMPENSATOR (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush UPPER MOUNT HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT (2.7.4)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed DRIVER BELT (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRING (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 160,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES UP TO BRAKE COMPENSATOR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed driver (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 160,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded LOWER (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded LOWER (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES UP TO BRAKE COMPENSATOR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 154,765 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 154,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 148,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on nearside sill

Fail 5 Jul 2013 148,946 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on nearside sill

Pass 10 Jul 2012 138,352 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 126,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 126,135 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 112,300 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 112,300 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 100,060 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 83,943 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 71,674 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,775 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 60,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 50,796 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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Y506 AFV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y506 AFV, 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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Y506 AFV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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