CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y809 GRB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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

RegistrationY809 GRB
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

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025
Pass 1 Jul 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Jul 2022

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021
Pass 27 Nov 2019

both front top strut mounts starting to corrode

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

n/s outer cover on wing mirror loose

o/s diff seal damp

o/s/f brake sticking on

o/s/f coil spring corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

o/s/r light lens slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight engine oil leaks

slight exhaust blow from center exhaust joint

slight play to o/s of steering rack inner joint

slight play to o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 27 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front top strut mounts starting to corrode

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

n/s outer cover on wing mirror loose

o/s diff seal damp

o/s/f brake sticking on

o/s/f coil spring corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

o/s/r light lens slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight engine oil leaks

slight exhaust blow from center exhaust joint

slight play to o/s of steering rack inner joint

slight play to o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 7 Dec 2018

Driver's seat base slightly insecure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front pipe to centre pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror cover insecure.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat base slightly insecure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front pipe to centre pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror cover insecure.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle mounting starting to deteriorate.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS reservoir on minimum mark

Pass 8 Dec 2017

corrosion starting to form under side of vehicle

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish

rear coil springs rusty

slight exhaust blow from mid section joint

slight oil leaks

slight play to o/s of steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2017

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

corrosion starting to form under side of vehicle

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish

rear coil springs rusty

slight exhaust blow from mid section joint

slight oil leaks

slight play to o/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2016

both front hoses starting to perish

both front tyres bald on edges of tread

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust

Fail 1 Dec 2016

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

both front hoses starting to perish

both front tyres bald on edges of tread

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2015

both rear coil springs rusty

oil leaks

slight movement to steering arms

slight movement to top bearing of steering coloum

Fail 2 Dec 2015

Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear coil springs rusty

oil leaks

slight movement to steering arms

slight movement to top bearing of steering coloum

Pass 2 Dec 2014

both rear coil springs corroded

slight play to both front lower ball joints

Pass 2 Dec 2013

both rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2013

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs pitted and in a poor condition

slight oil leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2012

both rear coil springs corroded

brake fluid level getting low

o/s/r light unit lense cracked

slight play to o/s of steering rack

Fail 3 Dec 2012

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroded

brake fluid level getting low

o/s/r light unit lense cracked

slight play to o/s of steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2011

condensation to n/s headlight

front brake discs getting in a poor condition

front wiper blades worn/split

slight oil leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2011

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

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

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

slight oil leaks

front wiper blades worn/split

condensation to n/s headlight

front brake discs getting in a poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2010

slight oil leaks

slight play to both sides of steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2010

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

slight oil leaks

slight play to both sides of steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,713 miles

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

advise n/s/f headlamp stone chip but not effecting beam pattern

Fail 27 Nov 2009

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

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 68,046 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 67,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 59,160 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 59,160 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Y809 GRB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 Y809 GRB, 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 Y809 GRB?

You can check the full history of Y809 GRB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y809 GRB registered?

Y809 GRB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y809 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y809 GRB shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y809 GRB 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 Y809 GRB. 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.