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Y549 BKL

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,518 mi
Last recorded98,518 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 BKL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2013 98,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 98,518 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 94,525 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 94,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,238 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 59,465 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 59,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 32,995 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,995 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,781 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small damage on offside front tyre outer wall.

Fail 23 Jun 2006 13,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

small damage on offside front tyre outer wall.

Fail 7 Jun 2005 89,611 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2005 89,611 miles

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

nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

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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Y549 BKL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y549 BKL, 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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What year was Y549 BKL registered?

Y549 BKL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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