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Y581 LUG

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 LUG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018
Fail 17 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016
Fail 10 Oct 2016

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015
Pass 30 Jul 2014

all suspension coil springs have corrosion to them

corrosion to under side of vehicle

display not working for miles

offside rear tyre very close to the legal limit

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

all suspension coil springs have corrosion to them

corrosion to under side of vehicle

offside rear tyre very close to the legal limit

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013
Fail 22 Jul 2013

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012
Fail 20 Apr 2012

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011
Fail 25 Mar 2010 87,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,989 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,851 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 81,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,569 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2008

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s door mirror cover damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2007 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 68,201 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 57,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,109 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 LUG is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 LUG, 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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Y581 LUG is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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