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L13 MGH

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

194,052 mi
Last recorded194,052 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 MGH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 194,052 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 194,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 193,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 191,444 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 191,435 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 184,101 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 184,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013
Pass 3 Apr 2012

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

wiper blades split

Fail 29 Mar 2012

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

wiper blades split

Pass 12 Mar 2011 165,492 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 159,178 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 159,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear stabiliser bushes deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2008
Pass 12 Oct 2007 132,785 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 132,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 121,391 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 121,391 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 88,760 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 88,760 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure by fuel tank

nail in tyre

offside front indicator lens slight damage

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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L13 MGH is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L13 MGH, 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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L13 MGH is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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