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Y597 KAP

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 KAP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016
Pass 24 Aug 2015

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013
Fail 8 Mar 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 130,705 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 129,053 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 129,053 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 124,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 124,383 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 119,618 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 115,417 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 115,417 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 108,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 93,384 miles

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

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

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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Y597 KAP is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y597 KAP, 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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Y597 KAP is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y597 KAP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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