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Y917 PHR

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,832 mi
Last recorded188,832 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 PHR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 188,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 142,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,340 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 114,338 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak, not excessive.

Fail 4 Mar 2020

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak, not excessive.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 138,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 138,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering outrigger (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering outrigger (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 143,039 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 143,039 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 155,904 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 150,692 miles

nearside front windscreen washer jet not working but offside is clearing both sides of the screen

nearside rear tyre wearing low and showing signs of perrishing, will need replacement in the near future

offside front chassis outrigger heavily covered in underseal not allowing a full examination

offside rear brake slightly binding but not considered excessive at the time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2012 130,249 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 130,237 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Sep 2011 142,721 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 121,092 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

O/S/F Tyre sidewall cracking

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2010 121,092 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/S/F Tyre sidewall cracking

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2009 117,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007
Pass 14 Jul 2006 103,188 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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Y917 PHR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y917 PHR, 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 Y917 PHR registered?

Y917 PHR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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