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YG17 BSV

2017 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

208,132 mi
Last recorded208,132 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen Dispatch69,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG17 BSV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 208,132 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 208,120 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 185,727 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 185,727 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 164,014 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 163,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 149,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 139,798 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 120,848 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 120,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 91,101 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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YG17 BSV is a 2017 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 69,471 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 YG17 BSV, 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 9 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YG17 BSV registered?

YG17 BSV is a 2017 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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The MOT history for YG17 BSV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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