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YV51 ZBW

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,132 mi
Last recorded145,132 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 ZBW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 145,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

windscreen wipers split on ends but clearing screen

Fail 31 Dec 2014 145,132 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

windscreen wipers split on ends but clearing screen

Pass 9 Nov 2013 137,247 miles

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

Oil leak

Repair tape has been applied to offside rear indicator lense

Fail 7 Nov 2013 137,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Repair tape has been applied to offside rear indicator lense

Pass 30 Oct 2012 130,342 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 125,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing

o/s/r light lens damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear springs corroding

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in rack arms

Fail 8 Mar 2012 125,618 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear springs corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing

front discs lipped

o/s/r light lens damaged

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in rack arms

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Feb 2011 115,631 miles

Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Worn

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Number Plate Deteriorating

O/s Rear Light Lens Damaged

O/s and N/s Rear Wheel Bearings Rough When Rotated

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating

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

Slight Free-Play at Steering Rack Ends

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Feb 2011 115,544 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Worn

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Number Plate Deteriorating

O/s Rear Light Lens Damaged

O/s and N/s Rear Wheel Bearings Rough When Rotated

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating

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

Slight Free-Play at Steering Rack Ends

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Feb 2010

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in steering rack

some wear in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Feb 2010

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in steering rack

some wear in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Feb 2009 101,348 miles

small hole in o/s/r light lens

Fail 9 Feb 2009 101,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

small hole in o/s/r light lens

Pass 12 Feb 2008 92,145 miles

n/s wiper split on ends

Fail 12 Feb 2008 92,145 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper split on ends

Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,325 miles

pas belt cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2006 69,534 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 69,534 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

oil leak

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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YV51 ZBW is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YV51 ZBW, 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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YV51 ZBW is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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