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X721 RUA

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,025 mi
Last recorded37,025 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX721 RUA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,025 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 5 Apr 2012 37,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,636 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2011 33,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,338 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 29,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,170 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight tread seperation

Fail 16 Oct 2008 25,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight tread seperation

Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,161 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 19,014 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,884 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 9,884 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 4,090 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 4,090 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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X721 RUA is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X721 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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X721 RUA is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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