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X189 NFR

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,840 mi
Last recorded175,840 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 NFR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 175,840 miles

Centre exhaust silencer showing previous welded repair

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 tyre outer sidewall carcking

Noise from auxility drive belt area

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

Offside front tyre outer tread worn low

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

Slight play in steering rack

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 8 Feb 2014 175,840 miles

Centre exhaust silencer showing previous welded repair

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall carcking

Noise from auxility drive belt area

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre outer tread worn low

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

Slight play in steering rack

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 23 Feb 2013 166,198 miles

Front number plate deteriorated, but not effecting the reading of the identity of the vehicle

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

Nearside rear tyre valve beginning to perish

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

Offside rear tyre valve beginning to perish

Slight misting around nearside driveshaft oil seal

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 20 Feb 2012 158,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 158,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 150,593 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 138,430 miles

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

near side wiper blade split

Fail 4 Feb 2010 138,181 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

near side wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 125,903 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 125,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 115,029 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 106,378 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 106,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006
Fail 23 Mar 2006

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

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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X189 NFR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X189 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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What year was X189 NFR registered?

X189 NFR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X189 NFR safe to buy?

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