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X597 BSF

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 BSF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010

engine heavyly saturated in oil, as high as rocker cover area

front brake discs slightly scored

front brakes slight drag, recomend brake service

Fail 7 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine heavyly saturated in oil, as high as rocker cover area

front brake discs slightly scored

front brakes slight drag, recomend brake service

Pass 17 Sep 2009

offside rear tyre very slightly miss shaped

wiper blades streakey

Pass 22 Sep 2008 120,424 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 120,417 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 120,417 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 120,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 107,537 miles

damage to offside sill area

nail in tyre

nearside front tyre showing signs wear on outer edge

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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X597 BSF is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X597 BSF, 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 X597 BSF registered?

X597 BSF is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 February 2001.

Is X597 BSF safe to buy?

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