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Y538 OUR

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 OUR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019
Pass 4 Jul 2018
Fail 2 Jul 2018

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017
Pass 24 May 2016 160,040 miles

osf seatbelt frayed

Fail 21 May 2016 160,039 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

osf seatbelt frayed

Pass 16 May 2015 154,053 miles

o/s inner cv boot

o/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/r light lense damaged

oil leak

power steering operation

wear in rack

Fail 9 May 2015 154,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s inner cv boot

o/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/r light lense damaged

oil leak

power steering operation

wear in rack

Pass 13 May 2014 142,202 miles

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

all tyres worn and cracking/perishing

drivers seat belt fraying

exhasut heat shield security

o/s/f rackend has slight play

o/s/r light lens damage

oil leak

rear no.plate deteriation

Fail 9 May 2014 142,202 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

all tyres worn and cracking/perishing

drivers seat belt fraying

exhasut heat shield security

o/s/f rackend has slight play

o/s/r light lens damage

oil leak

rear no.plate deteriation

Pass 2 Jan 2013 129,077 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 129,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 115,127 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 3 Nov 2011 115,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 22 Dec 2010

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 22 Dec 2010

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 5 Jan 2010 92,621 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 92,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 85,136 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear brakes grinding when applied on roller brake tester, also when hand brake applied.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 78,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 71,854 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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Y538 OUR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y538 OUR, 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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Y538 OUR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y538 OUR shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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