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Y717 DER

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,319 mi
Last recorded141,319 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 DER
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 141,319 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded through in several places. (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge (almost to cords). Several deep cuts to tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valve stems started to crack/perish. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 125,287 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 9 Nov 2016 125,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes imbalanced

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 12 Nov 2015 113,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion suspension top mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion top suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes under vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 17 Sep 2015 112,705 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis box section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

tips of n/s wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,880 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 102,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front subframe rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2013 101,176 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,757 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 87,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,132 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 61,085 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,330 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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Y717 DER is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 Y717 DER, 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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Y717 DER is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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