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Y517 NJM

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 NJM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018

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

Nearside mirror casing damaged

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror casing damaged

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

cracking around both rear tyre sidewallsw

rear exhaust pipe loose

Pass 2 Nov 2016

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

crack in screen not affecting drivers view

washers weak

Pass 26 Oct 2015

rear exhaust slightly loose

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013
Fail 12 Oct 2013

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jun 2012

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage to o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,887 miles

axle 1 disc worn

Fail 22 Jun 2011 66,962 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,268 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 59,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,536 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 46,516 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 37,468 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Light scoring on front screen

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,468 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Light scoring on front screen

Fail 20 Jun 2007 32,536 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Light scoring on front screen

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,536 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Light scoring on front screen

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,704 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 23,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,704 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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Y517 NJM is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 Y517 NJM, 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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Y517 NJM is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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