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Y581 KDD

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,055 mi
Last recorded115,055 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 KDD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 115,055 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES PERISHED

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

Fail 5 Jul 2018 115,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SILENCER AND PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES PERISHED

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

Pass 6 Jun 2017

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 97,752 miles

O/S/R tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2016 97,752 miles

O/S/R tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,602 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,878 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 95,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,030 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,267 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 93,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,411 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 84,346 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

sharp object in side of drivers seat that could cause driver injury in an accident

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,648 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,972 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 63,972 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 55,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,496 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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Y581 KDD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y581 KDD, 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 Y581 KDD registered?

Y581 KDD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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