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Y609 GNU

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 GNU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Dec 2011

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Dec 2010
Fail 1 Dec 2010

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,351 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 87,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,494 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,279 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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Y609 GNU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y609 GNU, 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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Y609 GNU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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