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X201 GHB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

211,159 mi
Last recorded211,159 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 GHB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 211,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox mounting bracket corroded,both front top strut mounts and area around mount corroded,offside front sill seam damaged and corroded.

power steering weak

Fail 21 Nov 2016 211,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour hole in lense (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ie indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at kat and at joint after. (7.1.2)

gearbox mounting bracket corroded,both front top strut mounts and area around mount corroded,offside front sill seam damaged and corroded.

power steering weak

Pass 28 Oct 2015

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

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

brake fluid level low

centre stop light inop

drivers seat base deteriorated

foot pedal travel

n/s outer rear door handle broken

unable to open both side doors

Fail 27 Oct 2015

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Statutory seat belt missing centre lap catch (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers floor holed (5.2.6)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

n/s outer rear door handle broken

foot pedal travel

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

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

brake fluid level low

centre stop light inop

drivers seat base deteriorated

unable to open both side doors

Pass 18 Aug 2014 196,590 miles

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

Offside front brake hose incorrectly routed but still working correctly

Fail 18 Aug 2014

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake hose incorrectly routed but still working correctly

Pass 19 Aug 2013 186,856 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 182,037 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 182,037 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011
Pass 3 Sep 2010

both rear sliding door handles missing

fuel filter housing loose

fuel pipes and cables loose underneath

offside front brake wear indicator broken

slight play in offside steering rack end

temporary repair to offside mirror

towbar corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

both rear sliding door handles missing

fuel filter housing loose

fuel pipes and cables loose underneath

offside front brake wear indicator broken

slight play in offside steering rack end

temporary repair to offside mirror

towbar corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 167,730 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 167,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 155,522 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 155,522 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 137,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 116,631 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 116,631 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 96,095 miles

Nearside 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 7 Nov 2005 96,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

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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X201 GHB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X201 GHB, 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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X201 GHB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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