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X226 FDC

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

159,641 mi
Last recorded159,641 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 FDC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 159,641 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint & boot perished / split (2.5.B.1a)

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

Slight corrosion offside front outrigger

Fail 13 Jun 2016 159,641 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint & boot perished / split (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion offside front outrigger

Pass 27 Feb 2015 150,053 miles

Clutch master cylinder supply pipe from brake master cylinder leaking

O/S/F seat belt stalk cover missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre has low tread

Fail 26 Feb 2015 150,047 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Clutch master cylinder supply pipe from brake master cylinder leaking

O/S/F seat belt stalk cover missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Spare tyre defective

Tyres fitted to vehicle 185R14C rear axle both sides, 195/70R14 Front axle both sides

Pass 8 May 2014
Fail 2 May 2014

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013
Fail 27 Mar 2013

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,327 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 86,327 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010

Offside rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 26 Nov 2009 99,249 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 99,339 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 93,323 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 93,323 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 87,103 miles

oil leak from n/s inner drive shaft seal

Fail 21 Feb 2008 87,103 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

oil leak from n/s inner drive shaft seal

Pass 20 Feb 2007 81,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 75,761 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 75,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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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X226 FDC is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X226 FDC, 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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X226 FDC is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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