CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y679 JEU

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,472 mi
Last recorded99,472 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 JEU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2018 99,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door check strap broken

n/s & o/s/front tyres worn on inner & outer edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,024 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,797 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 88,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,107 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,601 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 56,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 56,675 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to gearbox mounting

rear flexi ferrules corr

Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,616 miles

Oil leak

drivers door check strap missing.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 55,616 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers door check strap missing.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,027 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 54,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,780 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,780 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,924 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,525 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 8,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,502 miles

both rear brakes noisey

near side front brake hose wrongly routed

Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,399 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 35,399 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Indicator lens is damage.

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
Full Citroen Dispatch reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y679 JEU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y679 JEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y679 JEU?

You can check the full history of Y679 JEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y679 JEU registered?

Y679 JEU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y679 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y679 JEU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y679 JEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y679 JEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.