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X187 NFR

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 NFR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2019

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 246,573 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017

Heavy corrosion to rear of vehicle not near a structural part

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 223,297 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 216,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 216,561 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 211,319 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/r foot brake lower efforts recorded and travel on hand brake

Fail 25 Mar 2014 211,319 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f outer cv boot seeping grease

o/s/r foot brake lower efforts recorded and travel on hand brake

Pass 8 Apr 2013 205,440 miles

front discs worn thin and lipped

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s side door outer handle broken

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 205,440 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn thin and lipped

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s side door outer handle broken

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 197,120 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

minor deterioration front number plate

rusty stains at and around crank-shaft pulley

Fail 3 Apr 2012 197,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damp stains on and around fuel tank n/s (old)

minor deterioration front number plate

o/s hand brake cable retaining clip broken

o/s washer jet not good

rusty stains at and around crank-shaft pulley

Pass 4 Apr 2011 186,225 miles

wire broken on n/side pad w/lamp front

Fail 4 Apr 2011 186,225 miles

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

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

wire broken on n/side pad w/lamp front

Pass 1 Apr 2010 174,917 miles

Drive train noisy

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

Hand brake travel high

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Rear reg plate delaminating

Rumbling noise @ 50mph.

Slight damage to front reg plate

Fail 1 Apr 2010 174,917 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Hand brake travel high

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

Drive train noisy

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Rear reg plate delaminating

Rumbling noise @ 50mph.

Slight damage to front reg plate

Pass 25 Mar 2009 163,644 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 163,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 151,099 miles

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

front sceen wipers starting to deteriorate

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2007 139,203 miles

crack front number plate

Pass 28 Mar 2006 125,757 miles

crack in front number plate.

offside front brake slightly binding.

Fail 22 Mar 2006 125,470 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

crack in front number plate.

offside front brake slightly binding.

rear exhaust loose.

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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X187 NFR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X187 NFR, 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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X187 NFR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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