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Y811 BNV

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,202 mi
Last recorded117,202 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 BNV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 117,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 115,315 miles

nearside side door cannot be opened from outside ,handle broken

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2012 115,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside side door cannot be opened from outside ,handle broken

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2011 113,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 111,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 109,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear 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/f and n/s rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 101,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 91,852 miles

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

front discs corroding

grease around both c.v boots

o/s washer poor aim

o/s/r light damaged

rear exhaust mount corroding

small chips in screen

Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,400 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 71,614 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 71,614 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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Y811 BNV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y811 BNV, 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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Y811 BNV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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