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X822 EBB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,066 mi
Last recorded160,066 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX822 EBB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 160,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe side member holed inside ,outside and on top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged metal pipe next to caliper bent (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front severe transmission noise and torque steer noticed when driven

Pass 12 Dec 2018 152,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 152,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 142,622 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 142,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint flange deteriorated/broken (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 138,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 133,092 miles

NEAR AND OFF SIDE TOP STRUT BEARINGS CLICK WHEN ROTATED.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 133,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

NEAR AND OFF SIDE TOP STRUT BEARINGS CLICK WHEN ROTATED.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 117,878 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 117,877 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 105,254 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

fan belt worn

n/s front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 25 Jun 2013 105,241 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,588 miles

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

o/s rear tyre starting to perish side wall

Fail 17 Feb 2012 92,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to perish side wall

Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,807 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 79,661 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,085 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 69,085 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,356 miles

oil & brake fluid low

Fail 29 Jan 2007 47,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2007 47,179 miles

front brake discs worn o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,496 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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X822 EBB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X822 EBB, 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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X822 EBB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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