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Y587 VGK

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 VGK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Central Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired rear x member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 176,821 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 176,821 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 172,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged driver's seat belt buckle plastic housing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 172,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement in joint ()

Offside Rear Inner corrosion on inside of bumper and chassis

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 172,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement in joint ()

Offside Rear Inner corrosion on inside of bumper and chassis

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 170,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 168,442 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 168,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 167,018 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 165,240 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 160,865 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 154,621 miles

Oil leak

front wipers split

Fail 30 Dec 2013 154,621 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front wipers split

Pass 4 Jan 2013 147,041 miles

Both side loading doors open from inside and are stiff to release(no passenger seats in rear of vehicle).

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

Offside windscreen wiper blade smears screen,borderline pass.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jan 2013 147,041 miles

Both side loading doors open from inside and are stiff to release(no passenger seats in rear of vehicle).

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside windscreen wiper blade smears screen,borderline pass.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2012 138,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

catalytic converter deteriorated

rear brake imbalance

Fail 4 Jan 2011 132,069 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust flange bolts rattling

sidewall perished nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2011 132,069 miles

exhaust flange bolts rattling

sidewall perished nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2010 125,576 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 118,743 miles

nearside front & nearside rear tyres outer walls damaged but not considered dangerous at time of test

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

Fail 2 Jan 2009 118,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front & nearside rear tyres outer walls damaged but not considered dangerous at time of test

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2008 117,034 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 120,062 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 120,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Aug 2005 84,781 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 84,781 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y587 VGK is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 Y587 VGK, 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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Y587 VGK is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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