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Y662 BCV

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

357,757 mi
Last recorded357,757 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 BCV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 357,757 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened bolt damaged (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 357,696 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened bolt damaged (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2019

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

nsf mirror has a temporary repair

Pass 19 Jan 2018

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 19 Jan 2018

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Jan 2017

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015

n/s sideloading door inop

Fail 27 Jan 2015

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S sliding door inop

Pass 20 Jan 2014

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2014

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2013 284,495 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jan 2013 284,495 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes fearce

Pass 22 Dec 2011
Fail 21 Dec 2011

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,172 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,403 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fron t brake discs bent

Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,616 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,934 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,330 miles

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

headlamps misting /dirty

nsf/osf lower ball joint boots split

Fail 26 Jul 2006 19,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nsf osf lower balljoints boots split

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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Y662 BCV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y662 BCV, 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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Y662 BCV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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