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Y946 FAU

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,473 mi
Last recorded136,473 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 FAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 136,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion/soft

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion/soft

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 136,471 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion/soft

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion/soft

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 130,361 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 130,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015

No printout produced due to low emissions.

Fail 14 Apr 2015

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

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

No printout produced due to low emissions.

Pass 7 May 2014

Oil leak

o/s/r light lens cracked

play in steering rack

Fail 6 May 2014

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r light lens cracked

play in steering rack

Pass 2 May 2013

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

play in both side of steering rack

Fail 2 May 2013

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

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

play in both side of steering rack

Pass 9 May 2012 111,408 miles

pin hole in n/s drive shaft gaitor

play in both side of steering rack

Fail 3 May 2012 111,408 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

pin hole in n/s drive shaft gaitor

play in both side of steering rack

Pass 6 May 2011 106,270 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

o/s mirror damaged

pin hole back box

pin hole in n/s drive shaft gaitor

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 6 May 2011 106,270 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s mirror damaged

pin hole back box

pin hole in n/s drive shaft gaitor

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 7 May 2010 101,352 miles

pin holes in n/s drive shaft gaitors

play in both side of steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2010 101,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

pin holes in n/s drive shaft gaitors

play in both side of steering rack

Pass 8 May 2009 96,706 miles

pin hole in n/s drive shaft gaitor

play in both side of steering rack

Pass 2 May 2008 90,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant leak from water pump?

crack in gog light lens

n/s drive shaft seal leaking

play in both sides of steering rack

tracking needs checking

Pass 2 May 2007 85,840 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 79,936 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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Y946 FAU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y946 FAU, 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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Y946 FAU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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