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X284 SPU

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX284 SPU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 180,371 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 175,826 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 175,807 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 170,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/chassis jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 170,783 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/chassis jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 159,508 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 140,911 miles

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 126,960 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Centre seat belt missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017
Pass 30 Nov 2016
Fail 13 Feb 2015

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015
Pass 28 Nov 2012 120,625 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 118,177 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 113,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 110,979 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2010 110,979 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2009 106,634 miles

n/s front brake pad worn

play in n/s t.r.e

Fail 3 Jun 2009 106,634 miles

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

n/s front brake pad worn

play in n/s t.r.e

Pass 4 Jun 2008 103,518 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 98,092 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 98,092 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Slight play felt in nearside track-rod-end and steering rack inner joints both sides

Pass 1 Jun 2006 90,863 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and nail in tread

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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X284 SPU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X284 SPU, 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 X284 SPU registered?

X284 SPU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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