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Y548 PHR

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

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Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 PHR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025
Fail 11 Dec 2025

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 51,747 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 51,745 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely Both (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023
Fail 4 Dec 2023

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Compensator valve, spring defective (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 51,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 50,740 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,045 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,855 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,944 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 46,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,614 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,968 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,522 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013

Nsf tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,806 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,044 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,072 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,107 miles

has a light misting of oil around the offside rear shock absorber

nearside front,offside front and the offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,392 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 13,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight foot pedal travel when applied for length of time but does come too a stop

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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Y548 PHR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 Y548 PHR, 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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Y548 PHR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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