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Y863 NFB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 NFB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked In Yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked In Yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner Wing, Marked In Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018
Pass 30 Jun 2017

Odometer n/w

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F w/bearing

Appears to be slight leak at front exhaust union areas

N/S washers abit weak

N/S/F outer d/shaft gaiter getting abit greasey (Possible slight leak)

N/S/F outer d/shaft gaiter has slight leak of grease

O/S/F tyre low on tread and almost ON limit of wear

Slight surface corrosion at O/S/F metal b/pipe, at inner w/arch end

Small crack at O/S of screen

Spare tyre ON limit of wear in places

VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F ball joint

Fail 30 Jun 2017

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part B/Hose mounting broken and fouling against other components (3.6.B.4a)

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

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F w/bearing

Appears to be slight leak at front exhaust union areas

N/S washers abit weak

N/S/F outer d/shaft gaiter getting abit greasey (Possible slight leak)

N/S/F outer d/shaft gaiter has slight leak of grease

O/S/F tyre low on tread and almost ON limit of wear

Odometer n/w

Slight surface corrosion at O/S/F metal b/pipe, at inner w/arch end

Small crack at O/S of screen

Spare tyre ON limit of wear in places

VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F ball joint

Pass 23 Jun 2016

O/S/F outer b/pad appears very low and nearing limit of wear

Odometer not readable (digits partly missing)

Slight surface corrosion at O/S/F b/pipe at inner w/arch end

Small crack at O/S area of screen (NOT quite within fail limit at time of test)

Pass 26 Jun 2015

Appears to be slight brake bind at O/S/F

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S G/Box mounting getting abit corroded

Odometer at dash N/W (digits NOT lighting up)

Small crack at screen

Spare tyre low on tread and almost on limits of wear

Fail 25 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Appears to be slight brake bind at O/S/F

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S G/Box mounting getting abit corroded

Odometer at dash N/W (digits NOT lighting up)

Small crack at screen

Spare tyre low on tread and almost on limits of wear

Pass 25 Jun 2014

Excessive corrosion and hole at O/S/R end inner w/arch area next to exhaust tailpipe (NOT within fail limits at time of test)

Small crack at screen

Fail 18 Jun 2014

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Excessive corrosion and hole at O/S/R end inner w/arch area next to exhaust tailpipe (NOT within fail limits at time of test)

O/S/R main suspension arm bush getting deteriorated and slight movement and seperation

Odometre digits not fully displayed (NOT lighting up)

Small crack at screen

Pass 25 Jun 2013

Both w/blades getting deteriorated

N/S/F tyre starting to get abit low on tread

Odometer disply not working correctly (Digits not fully displayed)

Slight corrosion at O/S/F chassis outrigger area by subframe mount, getting abit corroded

Slight wear and movement at N/S/F ball joint

Small crack at screen

Pass 26 Jun 2012

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at both front lower ball joints

Exhaust system getting corroded in places and slight leak at front union (loose)

Front number plate cracked

N/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread and abit scuffed and perrished at outer sidewall area

Odometre not working correctly (Digits NOT fully lighting up)

Small crack at screen

Fail 20 Jun 2012

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at both front lower ball joints

Exhaust system getting corroded in places and slight leak at front union (loose)

N/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread and abit scuffed and perrished at outer sidewall area

Odometre not working correctly (Digits NOT fully lighting up)

Small crack at screen

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,162 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes getting abit cracked and worn, and slight movement starting

Exhaust system getting corroded in places

Front exhaust union appears abit loose and slight corrosion and leak

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall abit scuffed and perrished

O/S/F b/hoses starting to crack and perrish slightly

O/S/F brake binds on slightly

O/S/F outer b/pad VERY low and almost ON limits of wear (BOARDER LINE)

Small crack at O/.S of screen

Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,320 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 86,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Appears to be slight leak at centre exhaust union

Both rear main susp/arm bushes starting to wear and seperate slightly (esp N/S/R)

N/S/R tyre abit scuffed and perrished at outer sidewall

O/S/F brake binds on slightly

Small crack at screen

Pass 18 Jun 2009 81,579 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn at outer edge.

Slight play at offside inner steering rack,

Pass 24 Jun 2008 76,844 miles

Fr5ont discs appear worn but servicable

Very slight play at neartside lower swivel joint.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 76,844 miles

Fr5ont discs appear worn but servicable

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Very slight play at neartside lower swivel joint.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,695 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,613 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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Y863 NFB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y863 NFB, 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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Y863 NFB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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