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Y738 YOA

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 YOA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2019

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 152,598 miles

grease noted at offside front outer drive shaft boot

Fail 20 Apr 2018 152,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

grease noted at offside front outer drive shaft boot

Pass 20 Apr 2017 145,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 145,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016

Electrical wiring insecure tow bar (1.9.2a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component insecure tow ball (6.6.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 15 Apr 2015

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 26 Mar 2014 120,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 120,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play/wear in both lower suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2013 114,107 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 114,107 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 108,866 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2011 101,079 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,530 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 94,530 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Mar 2009 88,601 miles

front wiper blade rubbers starting to harden

nearside front tyre on the outter edge becoming close to the lower limit

steering rack to column universal joint has slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2008 77,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,435 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,590 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 55,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y738 YOA 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 57.7%.

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 Y738 YOA, 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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Y738 YOA is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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