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Y878 JFT

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 JFT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015
Fail 17 Jul 2015

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014
Pass 27 Aug 2013
Fail 27 Aug 2013

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012
Fail 31 Mar 2012

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011
Fail 4 Apr 2011

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010
Fail 22 Mar 2010

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009
Pass 4 Oct 2007
Pass 30 Sep 2006

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 102,592 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 JFT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 100,735 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y878 JFT, 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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What year was Y878 JFT registered?

Y878 JFT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y878 JFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y878 JFT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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