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Y685 OVT

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,186 mi
Last recorded140,186 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 OVT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 140,186 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s and o/s front headlamps slightly low

Fail 26 Jul 2010 140,110 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s front headlamps slightly low

Pass 31 Jul 2009 129,061 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 129,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

auxillery belt tensioner getting weak

slight play in rear axle bushes

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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Y685 OVT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y685 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 Y685 OVT registered?

Y685 OVT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y685 OVT safe to buy?

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