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Y678 OVT

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

317,799 mi
Last recorded317,799 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 OVT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 317,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 304,499 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 294,775 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 294,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 285,376 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 285,152 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 275,750 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 267,276 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 263,928 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 258,451 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 258,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 251,583 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 251,363 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 245,088 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 244,590 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 237,882 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 237,748 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 230,058 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 223,638 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 223,511 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 214,541 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 213,938 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 231,242 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 205,257 miles

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

Electrical wire wrapped around n/s/f seat belt clasp (has no adverse effect on operation) The wire is there to stop the clasp falling through the double seat?

Pass 21 Nov 2007 188,017 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 185,471 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 185,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 178,445 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 177,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 170,511 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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Y678 OVT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 100,735 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 Y678 OVT, 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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What year was Y678 OVT registered?

Y678 OVT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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