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Y977 FAU

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,250 mi
Last recorded165,250 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 FAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 165,250 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

VAn has slight high temperature resulting in over heating

Pass 25 Nov 2010 152,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 152,968 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 146,182 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 146,182 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 125,827 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 110,621 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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Y977 FAU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y977 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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What year was Y977 FAU registered?

Y977 FAU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y977 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y977 FAU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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