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X394 BHU

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

251,542 mi
Last recorded251,542 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX394 BHU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 251,542 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s rackend slight play

o/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2012

n/s headlamp aim deteriorated

n/s/f road wheel rim damaged

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn

Fail 9 Jan 2012

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

n/s headlamp aim deteriorated

n/s/f road wheel rim damaged

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011 223,229 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2010

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges, replacement may soon be needed

both rear tyres worn / deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed

nearside front suspension has play in lower suspension ball joint

Fail 28 Jan 2010

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on edges, replacement may soon be needed

both rear tyres worn / deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed

nearside front suspension has play in lower suspension ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2009
Fail 27 Jan 2009

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake pads appear to be worn

o/s/r service brake (foot) noisy

Pass 1 Feb 2008

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

n/s/f tyre worn worn on edge

Pass 5 Feb 2007 168,187 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 168,187 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 159,660 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 159,660 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X394 BHU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X394 BHU, 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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X394 BHU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 February 2001.

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