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Y926 VES

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,394 mi
Last recorded68,394 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 VES
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2011 68,394 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT (not working)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,768 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 64,748 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,826 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 56,621 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Aug 2008 1,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,003 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007

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

mileage panel not lighting up, no idea what mileage vehicle has done

Pass 18 Aug 2006 47,620 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 47,620 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y926 VES is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y926 VES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y926 VES registered?

Y926 VES is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y926 VES safe to buy?

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