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X42 RUA

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 RUA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

front tyres different size to rears

Fail 25 Nov 2016

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 30 Nov 2015 142,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leakage from engine.

Pass 1 Dec 2014

Change camshaft cover gasket.

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013
Fail 15 Nov 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise engine oil level low.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,211 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,209 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 70,209 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 70,205 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 70,203 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 70,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

h/brake lever movement

o/s/f seat play

Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,200 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 70,200 miles

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

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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X42 RUA is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 100,735 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X42 RUA, 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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X42 RUA is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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