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Y887 VGN

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 VGN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded off flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front damage to sill

Steering pivot point has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016

advise osf and nsf suspension arms

Pass 18 Apr 2015

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement off side steering rack

Pass 1 May 2012

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2012

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2011

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 8 Apr 2011

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 14 Apr 2010
Fail 13 Apr 2010

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 160,688 miles

N/S/F WING MIRROR OUTER COVER LOOSE

O/S/F WING MIRROR OUTER COVER LOOSE

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 160,688 miles

N/S/F WING MIRROR OUTER COVER LOOSE

O/S/F WING MIRROR OUTER COVER LOOSE

Pass 4 May 2007
Fail 4 May 2007

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 130,204 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 130,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y887 VGN is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y887 VGN, 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 Y887 VGN registered?

Y887 VGN is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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