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Y999 EMT

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

173,898 mi
Last recorded173,898 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 EMT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2017 173,898 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 169,884 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 169,878 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 162,314 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 162,314 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from a joint (7.1.2)

Nearside headlight glass broken but not affecting output or beam

Fail 6 Oct 2014 151,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 151,320 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 144,305 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 144,302 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 139,634 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Oct 2012 139,634 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Oct 2011 134,836 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 134,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

spare wheel missing

Fail 24 Sep 2010

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Aug 2009
Fail 22 Aug 2009

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 166,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper smeary

play in offside & nearside of steering rack

Fail 21 May 2008 166,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper smeary

play in offside & nearside of steering rack

Pass 30 May 2007 164,601 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 164,598 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 113,323 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 113,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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Y999 EMT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 Y999 EMT, 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 Y999 EMT registered?

Y999 EMT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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