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Y556 PHR

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 PHR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Side ways movement . (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre / rear exhaust leak in places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Side ways movement . (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018

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

Fail 1 May 2018

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017
Pass 5 May 2016
Pass 1 May 2015
Pass 2 May 2014 20,222 miles

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 3 May 2013 19,888 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,290 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 5 May 2011 18,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 27 May 2010 17,036 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 17,036 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 15,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 13,662 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 12,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 11,267 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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Y556 PHR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y556 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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Y556 PHR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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