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Y62 UBD

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY62 UBD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking points (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central seat belt adjuster odd

Nearside Rear brake effort poor

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lamp repaired

Pass 28 Sep 2016 164,839 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load adjuster buckle broken (5.2.4a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rack rod ends

Fail 28 Sep 2016 164,839 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load adjuster buckle broken (5.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rack rod ends

Pass 27 Feb 2015

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

end of exhaust missing

Fail 17 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

end of exhaust missing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 137,135 miles

Oil leak

both mirror covers poorly secured

damage to offside rear light unit

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front bumper poorly secured on offside

offside wiper has split ends

Fail 24 Feb 2014 137,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

both mirror covers poorly secured

damage to offside rear light unit

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front bumper poorly secured on offside

offside wiper has split ends

Pass 14 May 2013 131,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine area oily underneath

front indicators faded

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside washer could be better

offside rear lamp lens broken

Fail 7 May 2013 131,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine area oily underneath

front indicators faded

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear lamp lens broken

Pass 30 May 2012 129,779 miles

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

Oil leak

severe damage to nearside sill

Fail 29 May 2012 129,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

severe damage to nearside sill

Pass 13 May 2011
Pass 25 Jun 2009 125,673 miles

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

Nearside washers are poor.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 125,673 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside washers are poor.

Pass 22 Feb 2008

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear tyres different size

Pass 23 Nov 2006 98,039 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 98,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 85,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y62 UBD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y62 UBD, 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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Y62 UBD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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