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Y878 FOO

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,787 mi
Last recorded99,787 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 FOO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2015 99,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

eml stays illuminated but still paases emissions

Pass 27 Feb 2015 99,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

eml stays illuminated but still paases emissions

Pass 28 Feb 2014

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 94,694 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

most brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

offside front driveshaft abs ring catching on ball joint

Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,502 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre inner sidewall

slightly binding o/s front brake

Fail 29 May 2012 82,501 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s front tyre inner sidewall

slightly binding o/s front brake

Pass 26 May 2011
Fail 26 May 2011

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,102 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,102 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 46,748 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 46,748 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 38,996 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 30,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 20,121 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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Y878 FOO is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y878 FOO, 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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Y878 FOO is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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