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X449 VUB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,864 mi
Last recorded152,864 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX449 VUB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 152,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 152,856 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 147,306 miles

advise offside front brake pad warning sensor damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2017 147,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle bottom shock bolt touching tyre (4.1.D.2)

advise offside front brake pad warning sensor damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2016 140,074 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 133,095 miles

o/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2015 133,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2014 125,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise outer sidewall damage to n/s & o/s/f tyres advise replacement

advise slight brake bind to n/s & o/s/f advise service & repair

Pass 15 Mar 2013 115,630 miles

Oil leak

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

trailer socket not working on near side indicator

Fail 14 Mar 2013 115,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

trailer socket not working on near side indicator

Pass 22 Nov 2011 101,833 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 101,833 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 93,754 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outter tyre tread wearing

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 19 Nov 2010 93,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outter tyre tread wearing

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 16 Nov 2009 86,827 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 78,634 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 78,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,013 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,020 miles

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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X449 VUB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X449 VUB, 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 X449 VUB registered?

X449 VUB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 February 2001.

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